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Italian Style Caesar Salad    
Prep. Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes

Dressing:
3 Bellino Whole Garlic Cloves
4 Cento Flat Anchovy, chopped
¼ cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 lemons)
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
½ cup Cento Imported Olive Oil

Salad:
2 large head of romaine lettuce, chopped
½ cup Cento Sundried Tomatoes, lightly chopped
½ cup Cento Pignoli Nuts, toasted (see below)
½ cup Cento Grated Parmesan Cheese
Salt and Cento Ground Black Pepper, to taste
2 cups of your favorite croutons
To toast pignoli nuts:
Preheat oven to 400°. Place nuts on heavy baking sheet or pie tin. Toast nuts until golden brown and aromatic, approximately 5 minutes.

For the dressing:
In food processor or with hand blender, finely chop garlic and anchovies. Add lemon juice and mustard. With machine still running, gradually add oil.

For the salad:
In a large bowl, combine lettuce with sundried tomatoes, pignoli nuts, and cheese. Toss with enough dressing to coat thoroughly; season with salt and pepper. Top with your favorite croutons. Serves 4-6.
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