Zuni Cafe's Caesar Salad Recipe

Zuni Cafe's Caesar Salad Secret Recipe

Ingredients :

2 salt-packed anchovies -- filleted, rinsed, dried, and chopped1/2 tablespoon minced garlic - (generous)1/2 tablespoon red wine vinegar - (scant)1 pinch sea saltFreshly-ground black pepper1/3 cup olive oil -- plus1 tablespoon olive oil1/4 pound chewy rustic French or Italian bread -- cut into 3/4" cubesJuice of 1 lemon - (abt 2 tbspns) -- or to taste2 ounces freshly-grated Parmigiano-ReggianoCheese2 eggs -- well beaten2 romaine lettuce hearts -- cored, leaves leftWhole, chilledCombine half of the anchovies and garlic in a bowl. Add all of theVinegar, salt, pepper to taste, and the 1/3 cup olive oil. Let stand for 20 minutes.

Cooking Instructions:

Toss the bread cubes with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of salt. Spread on a cookie sheet and toast in a 300 degree oven until golden, about 10 minutes. At serving time, add the remaining anchovies and garlic, the lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of the cheese to the dressing base. Whisk in the eggs to form an emulsion. Thoroughly toss the lettuce leaves with the dressing, being careful not to bruise them. Taste for salt and add, if necessary. Divide the salad among chilled serving plates. Add the croutons, dust with more freshly-ground pepper and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.

This recipe yields 4 servings.