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Dropout Dressed Caesar

You might think you know Caesar salad, but this Dropout Dressed Caesar is a culinary twist on the classic recipe that will have you rethinking everything. Inspired by the creativity and innovation of Iron Chef, this recipe adds a unique, tantalizing spin to the traditional Caesar salad.

  • SERVES
    4 people
  • PREP TIME
    20 minutes
  • Cook TIME
    0 minutes
Ingredients
  • 2 heads of Romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup of homemade croutons
  • 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
  • Anchovies (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
Directions
  1. Wash and chop the Romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces.
  2. To make the dressing, combine the egg yolk, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice in a bowl. Whisk these ingredients together until they are well integrated.
  3. Slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil while continuing to whisk the mixture. This will create an emulsion and give your dressing a creamy texture.
  4. Add salt, black pepper, and anchovies (if using) to the dressing. Mix well to combine.
  5. Toss the chopped lettuce in the dressing until every piece is well coated.
  6. Sprinkle the homemade croutons and grated Parmesan cheese over the salad.
  7. Serve immediately and enjoy your Dropout Dressed Caesar salad!

The Dropout Dressed Caesar is a refreshing take on the traditional Caesar salad, which was reportedly created in the 1920s by an Italian immigrant named Caesar Cardini. The original recipe was a simple combination of romaine lettuce, croutons, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, olive oil, egg, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and black pepper.

The idea behind this Dropout Dressed Caesar recipe was to maintain the heart and soul of the classic Caesar salad while adding a unique twist. The creativity lies in the dressing, where we've decided to "drop out" the Worcestershire sauce and replace it with Dijon mustard and fresh lemon juice. The mustard adds a tangy kick to the dressing, while the fresh lemon juice gives it a bright and refreshing flavor.

This salad is perfect for a light lunch, an appetizer before dinner, or even a side dish at a BBQ. The Dropout Dressed Caesar salad is a testament to the fact that even the most classic recipes can be reimagined and reinvented to create something new and exciting. So why not shake up your salad routine a bit? Try the Dropout Dressed Caesar, and taste the innovative spirit of Iron Chef right in your own kitchen!

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