A crowd-pleasing twist on the classic Caesar — crisp romaine tossed in a rich, garlicky dressing built on our Garlic Infused Olive Oil, served over golden toasted baguette crostini instead of the usual bowl. A great appetizer for entertaining that eats like finger food.
Ingredients
- 1 Baguette – sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 3/4 cup of Mild Extra Virgin Olive Oil- such as Athinolia
- 2 thinly chopped Romaine lettuce hearts
For the Dressing:
- 1/2 cup garlic infused extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon juice from 1 lemon
- 4 anchovies
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Drizzle Olive Oil on baguette slices and toast in the oven until golden brown. – Set aside
- Make Salad Dressing:
- Combine egg yolk, lemon juice, anchovies, Worcestershire sauce and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese in the in a blender jar or container of a food processor and pulse to combine. With the processor running slowly drizzle in the garlic olive oil until a smooth emulsion forms. Season to taste generously with salt and pepper.
- Toss your chopped romaine lettuce hearts in the Caesar dressing and top your baguette. Shave fresh Parmesan cheese and serve.
