Little Gem Recipe
Sweet Gem Lettuce is a petite crisp sweet mini version of romaine. It’s a Cesar salad.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Cesar Dressing
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Lettuce
Wash the Sweet Gem Lettuce thoroughly under cold water. Pat them dry with a kitchen towel. Tear the lettuce leaves into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
- 2
Add Croutons and Cheese
Sprinkle the croutons and grated Parmesan cheese over the torn lettuce in the salad bowl.
Cesar Dressing Preparation
- 3
Make the Dressing
In a mixing bowl, mash the garlic cloves and anchovy fillets together until you form a paste. Add the Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice, and whisk together until well combined.
- 4
Combine with Olive Oil
Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while continuously whisking to emulsify the dressing. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Adjust the seasoning as needed.
Assembly
- 5
Combine Salad and Dressing
Pour the prepared Caesar dressing over the lettuce, croutons, and cheese in the salad bowl. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly with the dressing.
- 6
Serve
Transfer the salad to individual plates or serve in the bowl. Optionally, garnish with additional Parmesan cheese or croutons before serving.
