Caesar Salad
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Mash the anchovies into a smooth paste using two forks.
- 2Add minced garlic to the anchovy paste.
- 3Add mashed capers to the bowl.
- 4Continue mashing and mixing the anchovies, garlic, and capers with two forks until combined.
- 5Squeeze fresh lemon juice into the bowl.
- 6Add tequila to the mixture.
- 7Whisk the mixture until combined.
- 8Separate egg yolk from egg white.
- 9Add egg yolk into the bowl.
- 10Whisk the ingredients, incorporating the egg yolk, until well combined.
- 11Add Worcestershire sauce to the mixture.
- 12Season with freshly ground black pepper.
- 13Slowly drizzle extra virgin olive oil while continuously whisking to emulsify the dressing.
- 14Add grated Parmesan cheese to the dressing.
- 15Whisk the Parmesan into the dressing until well combined.
- 16Add torn romaine lettuce to a separate large bowl.
- 17Pour the prepared dressing over the romaine lettuce.
- 18Toss the salad using two forks until every leaf is evenly coated with the dressing.
- 19Sprinkle with additional grated Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
- 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 anchovy fillets
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp capers, mashed
- 1 oz grated Parmesan
- 0.5 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon tequila (silver or reposado)
- Salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 12 oz romaine lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces
- 1 oz grated Parmesan
- Croutons
- extra capers for garnish
Equipment
wooden salad bowlforksgarlic presswhiskwhite bowl
Tips
- The entire salad is prepared in a wooden bowl for maximum flavor and tradition.
- Taste and adjust seasoning—remember, the anchovies and capers already add plenty of salt.