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A Twist on Caesar Salad Mitchell
A delicious riff on Caesar Salad dressing that doesn't use anchovies!
Prep Time
15
minutes
mins
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
teaspoon
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.