Stephenson - Salad Recipes for A Healthy Gut: Mouthwatering Salad Recipes for Tasty Meals

Caesar Salad is an all-time favorite for everyone around the world. Crispy, creamy, crunchy and delicious, there is always an occasion to enjoy this salad. It is said to have been created around 1924 by the Italian immigrant and restaurant owner Caesar Cardini and since its creation the Caesar salad has known many variations.

Yield: 8 servings.

Ingredients:

• 1-1/2 cups crotons
• 1 cup sliced almonds
• 1 cup pecan halves
• 1/2 cup walnut halves
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• A few shaved slices of fresh Parmesan cheese (as desired
• 10 cups of torn romaine lettuce

To make the dressing:

• 2 tablespoons roasted garlic
• 1/2 cup finely grated Parmigiano
• 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon of anchovy paste
• 3 tablespoons of sour cream
• cup canola or olive oil
• Salt and pepper as desired
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Method of Preparation:

1. Start with the dressing and combine the grated Parmesan, roasted garlic, Dijon mustard, sherry vinegar, anchovy paste and sour cream in a large bowl and whisk until smooth.

2. Slowly go adding in the canola or olive oil to thicken the paste. Taste and if needed add in salt and pepper as desired

3. Spread the almonds, pecans, walnuts, and oil on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Bake in ovens center rack at 350F for around 10 to 12 minutes or until toasted and golden. Let cool.

4. Put the lettuce into a nice salad bowl or tray drizzle half of the dressing over and toss around move lettuce around until coated.

5. Next add in the crotons, nuts and combine the last half of the dressing

6. Add in the shaved slices of Parmesan as desired.