Retro caesar salad

Experience the classic flavors of a retro Caesar salad. Crisp lettuce, savory dressing, and crunchy croutons will transport you back in time.

Ingredients:

• 2 fresh lemons
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and quartered
• 2 pasteurized eggs (these are identified in stores as "pasteurized" and although not cooked have been sufficiently heated for food safety)
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 4 boneless anchovies, optional
• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 baguette loaf or 1 epee (a small loaf of French bread), cut into cubes
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 large head romaine lettuce, soaked in salt water to remove grit and dried in a salad spinner

Instructions:

1. For the salad dressing preparation: Heat the lemon in the microwave to bring out the essential oils. Let it cool down until it's safe to handle. Gradually add garlic clove, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, and anchovies into a blender running on low speed. While blending, squeeze the lemon juice from the microwaved lemons and stream in extra-virgin olive oil.;
2. To create croutons: Preheat the oven to 120 °C. Coat bread cubes with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Spread the cubes on a baking sheet and bake until toasted. Allow them to cool before using.
3. Remove the thick stems from the lettuce leaves and tear the soft parts into small pieces. Mix the dressing with romaine lettuce in a bowl. Serve in dishes and top with croutons.

Summary:

• Calories: 2621 kcal
• Fat: 182 g
• Protein: 61 g
• Carbs: 206 g
• Potassium: 2891 mg
• Magnesium: 253 mg