Rick Bayless Family Caesar Salad

Submitted by gailanng

"A Rick Bayless recipe with a dressing that appeals to kids. It's minus the anchovies."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 8 cups romaine lettuce, loosely packed
• 3 -4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 1 cup garlic-flavored croutons (to taste)

• Dressing

• 1 small garlic clove, peeled
• 1⁄2 cup mayonnaise or 1/2 cup light mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1⁄3 cup olive oil or 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• fresh ground pepper

directions

1. To make dressing: Crush peeled garlic through garlic press into a 2-cup glass jar with a lid. Add remaining dressing ingredients, 1 tablespoon cold water, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Cover tightly and shake well or stir to combine.
2. Place sliced romaine in a large bowl. Drizzle on 1/4 cup of dressing. Sprinkle on cheese. Drizzle on a little more dressing if necessary and toss to combine. Divide onto salad plates. Sprinkle with croutons and serve. Refrigerate remaining dressing in a closed container for up to 2 weeks.