Romaine with Garlic Lemon Anchovy Dressing

5 Reviews

“Flavorful green salad. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.” - by Hong Quan

Ingredients

1 clove garlic, minced
2 anchovy fillets, rinsed
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 head romaine lettuce
1/4 pound Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste

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Original recipe yields 6 cups

Directions

Separate romaine leaves. Cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-wide pieces, wash well, and spin dry.
With a vegetable peeler, shave 1/3 cup parmesan curls.
In a blender puree garlic and anchovies with lemon juice. With motor running add oil in a stream until dressing is emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.
In a bowl toss romaine with dressing, 1/4 cup parmesan curls, and salt and pepper to taste. Divide salad between 2 plates and sprinkle with remaining parmesan curls.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (12 total)

Calories
86 cal
4%

Fat
7.3 g
11%

Carbs
1.4 g
< 1%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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KBSMITH57

Dec. 7, 2011

"Good and simple, and definitely reminiscent of a Caesar salad. Open to lots of different variations if you want. Thank you for posting this!..." See more"

VonnieV

Aug. 25, 2008

"Very simple, yet delicious dressing. I use the dressing on all sorts of salads - I like anchovies. Even if you do not like anchovies, you may like this because they are blended into the dressing. T..." See morehe acidity of the lemon juice balances the anchovies' saltiness. I do not always use the Parmesan cheese - in combination with the anchovies, it adds additional salt. You might try cutting back on both the anchovies and the cheese if you wish to include both."

NEPENTHE

Nov. 9, 2004

"I just made this and it's very good. It's quick and easy and tastes like light caesar salad. I added more garlic and lemon juice to the dressing. It really improved the taste. Thank you for the re..." See morecipe."

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