Lemony Caesar Salad

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 30 minutes Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 10 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 660 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 4 servings suggest servings
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Ingredients

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup walnuts chopped
4 slices whole wheat bread thin
1/4 cup anchovy paste
1/2 large romaine lettuce rinsed and patted dry
1 cup salad dressing, caesar
4 ounces parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated in one piece
Anchovy spread
12 each anchovy fillets drained
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
1 teaspoon black pepper coarsely grounded
2 tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin
2 tablespoons butter, unsalted at room temperature
1 each garlic cloves minced
Caesar dressing
1 teaspoon lemon zest grated
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 each garlic cloves minced
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
2/3 cup olive oil, extra-virgin
1 teaspoon black pepper coarsely grounded
1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

Heat the olive oil in a small skillet.

Add the walnuts and sauté over medium heat until lightly toasted, 3 to 5 minutes.

Set aside.

Toast the bread; then spread each slice with anchovy spread and scatter with the toasted walnuts. Tear the lettuce into pieces and toss with the dressing.

Place a piece of prepared toast on each plate and top with a portion of the lettuce and dressing.

Using a vegetable peeler, shave thin slices of parmesan over each portion.

ANCHOVY SPREAD: Using a fork, mash the anchovies in a small bowl.

In another small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients together.

Add to the anchovies and mix until a paste has formed.

Makes about 1/4 cup.

CAESAR DRESSING: Combine the lemon zest, juice, garlic and vinegar in a small bowl and whisk well.

Slowly add the olive oil, whisking constantly until smooth.

Add the pepper and salt and set aside.

Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 126g
Amount per Serving
Calories 660 85% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 62.0g96%
 Saturated Fat 13.0g64%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 29mg10%
Sodium 649mg27%
Total Carbohydrate 17.0g6%
 Dietary Fiber 3.0g12%
 Sugars 2.0g
Protein 12.0g24%
Vitamin A 5%  Vitamin C 14%
Calcium 20%  Iron 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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