Winter Caesar Salad

Servings

4 servings

Difficulty

Easy

Prep Time

25 mins

Cook Time

45 mins

Winter Caesar Salad
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Ingredients

  • 1 head radicchio (for the salad)
  • 1 head romaine (for the salad)
  • 1 head bel fiore radicchio or escarole (for the salad)
  • for sprinkling parmesan cheese (for the salad)
  • for topping boquarones (for the salad)
  • to garnish lemon wedges (for the salad)
  • 1 head garlic (for the dressing)
  • for drizzling extra-virgin olive oil (for the dressing)
  • 1/4 c mayonnaise (for the dressing)
  • 6 anchovies, finely chopped (for the dressing)
  • 1 Tbsp whole grain mustard (for the dressing)
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced (for the dressing)
  • to taste kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (for the dressing)

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425 F.

Step 2

Prep your greens by chopping into bite-sized pieces, and washing and drying leaves in a salad spinner.

Step 3

Chop the top 1/2 -inch off of a head of garlic. Set on top of a small parchment lined piece of foil, drizzle with a bit of olive oil, and wrap up into a little package. Roast until fragrant, soft, and golden, about 45 minutes. Let cool until warm enough to handle.

Step 4

Squeeze garlic cloves into the bowl of a food processor. Add mayonnaise, anchovies, mustard, lemon juice and zest and process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 5

In a large bowl, add some of the dressing, and toss with greens, adding more dressing if necessary. Season with pepper and top with boquerones.

Step 6

Serve!

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