Ingredients
- 3 romaine hearts, chopped
- 1 cup homemade garlic croutons
- 1/2 cup freshly shaved Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons anchovy paste or 4 anchovy fillets, mashed
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
1. In a blender or food processor, combine garlic, anchovy paste, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
2. With the blender running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the dressing is emulsified and creamy.
3. In a large salad bowl, toss the chopped romaine lettuce with the dressing until evenly coated.
4. Add the homemade garlic croutons and shaved Parmesan cheese to the salad.
5. Toss gently to combine all ingredients.
6. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
For a vegetarian version, omit the anchovy paste or replace it with capers for a similar umami flavor. Homemade garlic croutons can be made by tossing cubed bread with olive oil and minced garlic, then baking until golden brown. Adjust the amount of anchovy paste to taste if you prefer a milder or stronger flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg