Charlene's Recipe

Fresh Caesar salad

Category: Salad

2 large heads Romaine lettuce
1 egg, beaten
Juice of 2 med. lemons
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
Salt to taste
Fresh ground black pepper
1 c. virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 1/2 c. Caesar croutons (or plain)

Prepare greens for salad. Combine egg, lemon juice, cheese, salt and pepper. Set aside. Combine oil and garlic. Saute croutons in 1/4 oil mixture.
Combine remaining oil mixture with lemon mixture. Chill. After dressing is sufficiently chilled, place 3/4 of it in salad bowl. Add greens and 2 cups croutons.
Toss. More dressing may be added if needed. Garnish with anchovies, if desired, and remaining croutons.