ROMAINE AND CELERY WITH SALSA VERDE DRESSING

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This is a great, lighter alternative to a Caesar salad-it hits all the same taste notes without the heavy creamy dressing. Don't be afraid of the anchovies in the Salsa Verde. The strong flavor melts away and you're left with a subtle complexity. If you don't say anything, no one will ever know that they're in there. Celery is another of those often-underappreciated vegetables that is worth highlighting, and this salad does just that.

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 heads romaine lettuce, tough outer leaves discarded and the rest torn into bite-size pieces
1/2 bunch celery, thinly sliced, leaves included
1 cup Garlic Croutons (page 119)
1/4 cup Salsa Verde (recipe follows)
1/4 cup salted capers, soaked in warm water for 10 minutes and drained
1 cup fresh parsley leaves
3/4 cup olive oil
Juice from 1 lemon
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 anchovy fillets packed in oil
2 teaspoons salt
(makes 1 cup)

Steps:

  • Combine the romaine, celery, and croutons in a large mixing bowl. Dress with the salsa verde, making sure to lightly toss the greens but thoroughly incorporate the dressing.
  • Combine the capers, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, anchovies, and salt in a blender. Blend on low speed just until well chopped but still somewhat coarse.

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