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Caesar Salad with Fresh Herbs

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Prep Time 30 minutes
30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Salad
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Brioche buns, chopped into crouton size pieces
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 small garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeeze lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon olive oil I like Brightland lemon olive oil for this recipe
  • 1 teaspoon Boar's Head Gourmaise
  • 1 cup mayonnaise I like Duke's mayonnaise for this recipe
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 heads Romaine Lettuce, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped fine
  • 4 tablespoons fresh snipped chives
  • 4 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves

Instructions
 

  • Melt butter in a frying pan. Add brioche bun pieces. Cook and stir over medium low heat until the pieces are browned evenly (3 to 5 minutes). Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  • Place salad bowls and salad forks in freezer to chill for service.
  • Place garlic, anchovy paste, lemon juice, lemon olive oil, Gourmaise, mayonnaise, Parmigiano-Reggiano, salt and pepper in a mixing bowl. Stir to combine. Cover and place in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine romaine lettuce with dill, chives and thyme. Toss to combine.
  • Place chopped romaine lettuce with herbs in chilled salad bowls. Top with brioche croutons. Drizzle with Caesar salad dressing.