Simple Caesar Salad

Salads

Ingredients

  • 6 cloves garlic, mashed and minced
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Napoleon Balsamic Vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup Napoleon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Lemon juice
  • Napoleon Flat Anchovies (3 - 4 minced)
  • A fresh head of Romaine lettuce
  • Fresh grated parmesan

Directions

For the dressing, combine garlic, mustard, vinegar and two pinches of salt in blender and mix thoroughly.  Add mayonnaise and blend together to form a thick base.  In a slow stream add olive oil through hole in lid.  Scrape dressing with spatula into a bowl and season to taste with salt, pepper and lemon juice.  If desired, add anchovies to dressing to create a richer, saltier taste.

Wash and pat dry lettuce gently – break up lettuce leaves.

In a large salad bowl combine lettuce and dressing.

Top with freshly grated Parmesan.

Toss gently.