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Creamy Tableside Caesar Salad Recipe with Anchovy Paste and Raw Egg Yolk

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A rich and creamy Caesar salad made tableside with anchovy paste and raw egg yolks, perfect for dinner parties and impressing guests with fresh, bold flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large heads romaine lettuce, roughly chopped
  • 2 teaspoons anchovy paste
  • 2 large raw egg yolks, room temperature
  • 1 clove garlic, minced finely
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup croutons (homemade or store-bought)
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Rinse 2 large heads of romaine lettuce under cold water. Shake off excess water or spin in a salad spinner until mostly dry. Roughly chop into bite-sized pieces (about 5 minutes).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine 2 teaspoons anchovy paste, 1 minced garlic clove, 2 large raw egg yolks (room temperature), 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, and 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce. Whisk vigorously until smooth and slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Slowly drizzle in 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil while continuously whisking to emulsify the dressing. Continue whisking until the dressing turns creamy and thick, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Stir in 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese. Add freshly ground black pepper to taste and a pinch of salt if needed. Whisk until fully incorporated.
  5. Add the chopped romaine lettuce to the bowl with the dressing. Toss gently but thoroughly with salad tongs or large forks to coat every leaf.
  6. Add about 1 cup croutons and toss lightly again.
  7. Serve immediately, garnished with extra grated Parmesan and freshly cracked black pepper.

Notes

Use fresh, high-quality or pasteurized eggs for safety. Whisk oil in slowly to ensure proper emulsification. If dressing breaks, whisk in a teaspoon of warm water to bring it back together. Prepare dressing just before serving to keep lettuce crisp. For dairy-free, substitute Parmesan with nutritional yeast and use dairy-free mayonnaise instead of egg yolks.

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Keywords: Caesar salad, creamy dressing, anchovy paste, raw egg yolk, dinner party salad, homemade Caesar dressing, easy salad recipe

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