CAESAR SALAD WITH PEPPER
CORN DRESSING
This is an elegant salad which originated from Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas. Since then, it has become an American classic. In some fine restaurants, the Caesar Salad is prepared at your table side, with the art of making it a show for the diners. The order of adding the ingredients is vital.
Ingredients
300gm lettuce (romaine is preferred)
3 egg yolks
25gm French mustard
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon green peppercorns, chopped
2 tablespoons white vinegar
20gm anchovy fillets
2 tablespoons cooking oil
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 drops Tabasco sauce
8 drops Lea and Perrins sauce
salt
20gm Parmesan cheese (freshly sliced)
croutons
green peppercorns
Method
1. Assemble all the ingredients.
2. Place the egg yolks, mustard, garlic, chopped green peppercorns, vinegar and anchovies into a bowl and mix.
3. Slowly whisk in the olive and cooking oil. Season with salt, Tabasco sauce, Lea and Perrins sauce.
4. Add the lettuce (make sure it is dry). Toss the lettuce in the dressing so that each piece is coated.
5. Slice some Parmesan cheese into the salad and dress with croutons and fresh green peppercorns.
