Caesar Salad with Cheddar Cheese and Parmesan Cheese
From: Marielle, Quebec, Quebec, Canada
Servings: 4
  • 1 peeled garlic bulbs, halved
  • 2 Romaine lettuces
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 15 anchovy fillets, drained and chopped
  • 3 tablespoons [45 g] grated Cheddar cheese
  • 3 tablespoons [45 g] grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups [500 mL] garlic croutons
Salad Dressing
  • Juice of 2 1/2 lemons
  • 2 tablespoons [30 mL] wine vinegar
  • Few drops Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon [5 mL] Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon [5 mL] dry shallots, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon [5 mL] freshly chopped parsley
  • 10 to 12 tablespoons [150 to 180 mL] olive oil
  • 1 egg yolk
  • Rub the inside of a wooden salad bowl with garlic halves; discard garlic halves.
  • Discard any wilted lettuce leaves.
  • Clean lettuce under cold running water, then dry it in a lettuce dryer.
  • Break the lettuce into bite-size pieces into the salad bowl; set aside.
  • For the dressing, pour lemon juice into a bowl.
  • Add wine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, Dijon mustard, chopped dry shallots and freshly chopped parsley.
  • Whisk together all ingredients.
  • Slowly whisk in olive oil, in a thin stream.
  • Mix in the egg yolk and correct the seasonings.
  • A few minutes before serving, add chopped anchovy fillets, grated Cheddar and Parmesan cheeses and garlic croutons to the lettuce.
  • Mix the salad dressing to the salad, and serve.