Garlicky Caesar Salad
Recipe from Food & Wine

Frank Falcinelli created his take on this classic nearly 20 years ago: romaine with a pungent dressing made from anchovy, Worcestershire, Tabasco and, irreverently, jarred mayonnaise. The recipe is now a cornerstone of the Frankies menu.


Garlicky Caesar Salad
Simon Watson

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Ingredients
  • 1/4  cup
    mayonnaise
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  • 3  tablespoons
    freshly grated pecorino, lus thin shavings of pecorino, for serving, optional
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  • anchovy fillet, drained, plus more fillets, for serving, optional
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  • 2  tablespoons
    water
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  • 1  teaspoon
    red wine vinegar
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  • small garlic clove, smashed
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  • 1/8  teaspoon
    Worcestershire sauce
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  • 1/8  teaspoon
    Tabasco
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  •  
    Freshly ground white pepper
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  • chilled large hearts of romaine, leaves left whole (about 1 pound)
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  •  
    Freshly ground black pepper
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Directions
1.
In a blender, combine the mayonnaise with the 3 tablespoons of grated pecorino, 1 anchovy and the water, vinegar, garlic, Worcestershire and Tabasco. Process until smooth. Season with white pepper.
2.
In a large salad bowl, toss the romaine with the dressing and season with black pepper. Garnish with pecorino shavings and anchovy fillets and serve right away.

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