CAESAR SALAD WITH CROUTON COLLARS
Provided by Bob Blumer - Host of Surreal Gourmet and Glutton for Punishment
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Using your fingers, pluck the doughy section of bread away from the crust leaving a 1/4-inch thick collar of crust. Place the crusty collars in a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Toss and squish the bread like a sponge until the oil is evenly absorbed.
- Place the oil-soaked crusty collars on a baking sheet, standing up so that the hot air can circulate through the "O", and bake for approximately 20 minutes, or until collars are crispy and golden brown.
- Place the egg, in its shell, in boiling water for 40 seconds. Remove, run under cold water for 15 seconds to stop the cooking process, then use as directed.
- To make caesar salad dressing, add salt and pepper to the salad bowl (this creates a sandpaper-like base that will make the next steps easier). Using the back of a soup spoon, grind the garlic against the wall of the bowl until it becomes a paste. Then add the anchovies, and once again use the back of the spoon to grind it into a paste. Follow the same procedure, adding the Dijon, egg yolk, lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce, 1 at a time. Make sure that each ingredient is blended into a smooth paste with the previous ingredients before proceeding.
- Add the oil and vinegar. Blend well.
- To serve, stand lettuce leaves upright in crouton collars. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of dressing overtop each serving, then sprinkle liberally with Parmigiano-Reggiano.
- Note: If you don't have a rough wooden salad bowl, the dressing can be made (with some sacrifice) in a blender. Add the salt, pepper, garlic, anchovies, Dijon, lemon juice, Worcestershire and vinegar. Puree. Then add the oil and pulse a few times. Add the yolk and pulse a couple more times-just enough to blend it without causing the dressing to turn mayonnaisey.
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Christina Lee
l.c@gmail.comThis salad is an insult to Caesar salad.
Dixie de Guzman
guzmand23@gmail.comAvoid this recipe at all costs.
Ariah
ariah@yahoo.comThis is the worst salad I've ever had.
Wasay Chawla
chawla-wasay@gmail.comI'm so disappointed with this recipe. It was a total flop.
Ahsan Khan Ahsan Khan
kahsan@aol.comThis salad was a waste of time and money.
Afzaal Hussain
afzaal_h@yahoo.comI would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Ragel Elizabeth Tope
r_t@yahoo.comThis salad was a complete disaster. The croutons were burnt and the dressing was watery.
Nsubuga Nickolas
nn99@hotmail.comI thought this salad was just okay. The croutons were too hard and the dressing was too oily.
Sedrick Long
s_l@yahoo.comThe dressing was a bit too tangy for my taste, but the salad was still good.
Mike DiMare
dimare-mike@gmail.comNot a fan of the croutons, but the salad itself was delicious.
Abby Wilt
abby2@aol.comThis salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great.
Karona Frazier
karona_f@yahoo.comI made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the crouton collars and the dressing was to die for.
Kashu Gurmani
gurmani_kashu34@gmail.comPerfect for a summer lunch or dinner.
MD Sobur Ali
md26@hotmail.co.ukThis salad was so good! The dressing was creamy and flavorful, and the croutons were crispy and crunchy. I will definitely be making this again.
Samjhana Kunwar
ksamjhana56@hotmail.co.ukThe croutons were a great addition to the salad, and the dressing was very tasty. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
wynette Hawkins
wh@aol.comEasy to make and delicious!
Shakil Roni
roni-shakil49@hotmail.comI'm not usually a fan of Caesar salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The dressing was perfectly balanced and the croutons were crispy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again!
Shannon Walker
sw36@yahoo.comThe crouton collars were a fun and creative way to add some extra crunch to the salad. I also liked that the dressing was made with Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise, which made it a bit lighter and healthier.
Bryan Benson
b.bryan77@yahoo.comYum!
Joli Chowing
chowing-j@yahoo.comThis Caesar salad with crouton collars was a delightful dish! The croutons added a crispy and flavorful touch to the salad, while the dressing was creamy and tangy. The romaine lettuce was fresh and crisp. Overall, it was a delicious and satisfying m