Romaine with Garlic Lemon Anchovy Dressing

18 Reviews

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

Ingredients

1 clove garlic, minced
2 anchovy fillets, rinsed and patted dry
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 (6 total)

Calories
172 cal
9%

Fat
14.5 g
22%

Carbs
2.8 g
< 1%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Reviews (18)

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CJ McD

Jul. 17, 2008

"For the person who didn't quite care for the dressing and was preferring something creamier-- Stir a small spoonful of mayo or cream into the dressing. That will give it a creamier consistency. A pi..." See morench of dijon mustard would help too. (It was the missing flavor component in my taste.) You can also wisk the dressing to emulsify it. "

KymInNM

May. 28, 2009

"The dressing really is as good as the reviews say--and it's so simple! I added black and kalamata olives and pine nuts, and that put this salad over the edge. This is a new favorite!..." See more"

TEACHERMOM37

Feb. 7, 2005

"This recipe was excellent! I doubled the dressing so that I would have some left for tomorrow night's salad. I always include a salad with our dinner and this was a great change from the same old sam..." See moree old."

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