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Super Simple Caesar Salad

Orna
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large or 3 small Romaine Hearts 1-inch thick slices
  • ½ small container cherry or grape tomatoes halved lengthwise (optional)
  • Croutons
  • ½ cup freshly shredded parmesan cheese about 2 ounces

Dressing

  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • ⅓ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice about 1/2 lemon
  • 1 clove garlic very finely minced (about 1 teaspoon)
  • ½ teaspoon dry mustard
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • pinch sugar

Instructions
 

  • Whisk vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, mustard, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and black pepper (about 8 turns) together in a 2-cup measuring cup or small bowl.
  • Whisk in olive oil in a slow, steady steam to emulsify (combine as one).
  • Taste for seasoning and add more salt and pepper if necessary. (Remember that the cheese will add more saltiness too.)
  • This can be done ahead.
  • Combine lettuce, tomatoes (if using) and croutons in a salad bowl. Start with about half the dressing and add more as necessary. Mix in about 1/3 of the cheese. Divide among plates and top with the remaining parmesan.

Notes

Rinse and dry lettuce very well.
Recommended:
Fresh Gourmet Classic Caesar Croutons or Trader Joe's Garlic & Cheese Croutons
Trader Joe's Extra Virgin California Estate Olive Oil
Trader Joe's freshly grated Parmesan cheese