Radicchio leaves, freshly grated Pecorino Romano or Parmesan, and creamy homemade Caesar dressing combine to make this slightly bitter, unique, and tasty Caesar salad.
Servings 4Servings
Prep Time 15 minutesmins
Equipment
1 Food processor (a mini one works perfectly for this size batch of dressing)
Ingredients
Salad
1 head radicchio, broken into bite-sized pieces
1cupgrated Pecorino Romano cheese
1batchhomemade croutons (recipe below)
1batchhomemade Caesar dressing (recipe below)
Creamy Caesar Dressing
2/3cupolive oil
1/4cupred wine vinegar
2tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1clovegarlic, minced
1 1/2tbsp.Dijon mustard
2anchovies, smashed with a fork or mortar and pestle*optional
1shakehot sauceabout 1/8 teaspoon
2shakesWorcestershire Sauceabout 1/4 teaspoon
1/2tsp.salt
1/2tsp. ground black pepper
2tbsp.pasteurized egg white(we use the egg whites in the carton for this)
2tbsp.grated Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese
Homemade Herbed Croutons
4slicessourdough bread, 1/4-inch thick, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
2tbsp. salted butter
1/2tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
Instructions
Assemble & Toss Salad
Place radicchio leaves in your salad bowl. Toss with Caesar dressing and 1/2 cup of the cheese. Arrange croutons on each plate and pass extra cheese!
Caesar Salad Dressing
Place all ingredients in the bowl of your food processor and process until smooth and thickened. Store in the refrigerator in a covered container until ready to serve.
Homemade Herbed Croutons
Melt butter along with oil in a skillet. Add all of the herbs and seasonings and cook just until bubbly. Lay bread pieces out flat in the pan to coat the down side with the butter mixture. Quickly turn to coat the other side. Reduce heat to low and cook until croutons are crispy. This could take 15-20 minutes, depending upon the temperature of the burner. Store in an airtight container until ready to serve.
Course: Salad
Keyword: caesar salad, Chinese chicken salad, creamy caesar dressing, Homemade Herbed Croutons