Garlic Caesar Salad

• Two 1/2 -inch-thick slices of peasant bread, crusts trimmed, bread cut into 1/2 -inch cubes
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 large head of romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
• 1/2 cup Caesar Salad Dressing (below)
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup vegetable or chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth
• 1/4 cup blanched garlic puree
• 1 medium shallot, minced
• 2 anchovy fillets, patted dry and minced, or 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground pepper

1. Dressing Preheat the oven to 350.
2. In a bowl, toss the bread cubes with the oil and spread in a single layer on a baking sheet.
3. Toast for about 8 minutes, until golden and crisp.
4. Let cool.
5. Combine the lettuce and croutons in a large bowl.
6. Toss with the Caesar Salad Dressing.
7. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and toss again.
8. In a small bowl, combine the vegetable stock, garlic puree, shallot, anchovies, mustard, lemon juice and vinegar.
9. In a slow steady stream, whisk in the oil until incorporated.
10. Season with salt and pepper.

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Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/garlic-caesar-salad (may not work)