Classic Caesar Salad

Instructions

1. 1

   Wash and dry the romaine lettuce, then tear it into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.

2. 2

   Finely grate the Parmesan cheese and set aside.

3. 3

   Prepare the dressing by combining the anchovy fillets, minced garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and egg yolk in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.

4. 4

   With the blender running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil to emulsify the dressing.

5. 5

   Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

6. 6

   Pour the dressing over the romaine lettuce in the bowl and toss to coat the leaves evenly.

7. 7

   Add the croutons and most of the Parmesan cheese to the salad and toss again.

8. 8

   Garnish the salad with the remaining Parmesan cheese.

9. 9

   Serve immediately.