CAESAR DRESSING

= Makes: 2 cups

= Serving size: 2 tablespoons

= Total servings: 16

= Active time: 15 minutes

= Total time: 15 minutes

Caesar salad gets a bad rap. People worry about using the raw eggs called for in many recipes. Drenched in dressing and smothered in croutons and cheese, it can have as many calories as a Burger King Whopper. It doesn’t have to be this way. With a moderate amount of dressing, croutons, and cheese, Caesar salad can be a healthy choice. Boiling the egg makes it safer to use. Plus, the dressing has many uses.

Ingredients

1 egg, boiled for 1 minute

1 ounce anchovy fillets (optional), chopped

5 tablespoons red wine vinegar

2½ tablespoons lemon juice

1 clove garlic, peeled and minced

2½ tablespoons Dijon mustard

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 pinch (⅛ teaspoon) of ground black pepper

1½ cups olive oil

STEP 1: Place the egg, anchovies, if using, wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and pepper in a bowl. Blend slowly until combined.

STEP 2: Slowly add the oil, blending until smooth and creamy.

Stored in a sealed glass jar or another container in the refrigerator, this dressing will keep for two weeks.

VARIATION:

• Add a ¼ cup good-quality grated Parmesan cheese.

GOES WELL WITH:

• Romaine lettuce

• Chopped chicken

• Grilled salmon

• Shrimp

• Dipping vegetables

Per serving (Without Anchovies): Calories 180, Calories from Fat 180, Total Fat 20g (31% DV), Saturated Fat 3g (15% DV), Trans Fat 0g, Cholesterol 0mg (0% DV), Sodium 65mg (3% DV), Carbohydrates < 1g (0% DV), Dietary Fiber 0g (0% DV), Sugars 0g, Added Sugars: 0g, Protein 0g, Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 2%, Calcium 0%, Iron 2%.