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A Twist on Caesar Salad Mitchell

A delicious riff on Caesar Salad dressing that doesn't use anchovies!
Prep Time15 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: Caesar Salad, cucumber salad, romaine

Ingredients

The Dressing

  • 1 large clove of garlic minced and mashed to a paste with a pinch of salt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
  • 3 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Vietnamese fish sauce optional but highly recommended
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese grated or shredded

The Greens

  • 8 cups Romaine lettuce

The Toppings

  • Croutons as much as you like! homemade is nice, great way to use up that day old baguette
  • 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese for garnish
  • 1 avocado, sliced or cut into chunks

Instructions

  • In a bowl stir together garlic, lemon, Worcestershire, mustard, sour cream, pepper and fish sauce (your choice).
  • Slowly add the oil in a stream, whisking constantly until the dressing is emulsified
  • Stir in grated cheese
  • Add to Romaine and toss well.
  • Add any additional toppings, diced avocados, poached chicken or seafood..use your imagination!

The dressing will keep in the fridge for approximately 1 week.