Herbal Basil Caesar Salad

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (10 inch) baguette, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon anchovy paste
• 1 cup basil leaves, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup flat leaf parsley, coarsely chopped
• 1 (1 lb) package romaine lettuce hearts, leaves separated and washed well, then halved crosswise
• 1 cup coarsely grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 375°f with rack in middle.
• 2 toss bread with 2 tablespoons oil and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper in a large 4-sided sheet pan, then spread out in 1 layer. toast in oven, stirring halfway through, until golden, 12 to 15 minutes.
• 3 meanwhile, with motor running, drop garlic into a food processor and finely chop. add egg, lemon juice, anchovy paste, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and pulse until combined. with motor running, add remaining 6 tablespoons oil in a slow stream, blending until emulsified. add herbs and blend until dressing turns green and herbs are finely chopped.
• 4 toss romaine with dressing, croutons, and half of cheese in a large bowl. sprinkle with remaining cheese.