Pacific-Rim Caesar Salad
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon chopped peeled fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon minced lemongrass*
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce (nam pla)**
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled
- 2 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce**
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1large head of romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces (about 15 cups loosely packed)
- 1 cup (packed) grated Parmesan cheese (about 3 ounces)
- Heat heavy small skillet over medium-low heat.
- Add sesame seeds and stir until toasted and golden, about 3 minutes.
- Set aside.
- Combine lime juice and next 7 ingredients in processor; process until well blended.
- With processor running, add vegetable oil in slow stream; process until slightly thickened.
- Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
- Place lettuce in large bowl.
- Add dressing and 3/4 cup Parmesan; toss to combine.
- Divide salad among 6 plates; sprinkle with remaining Parmesan and toasted sesame seeds.
- Available at Asian markets and in the produce section of some supermarkets.
- ** Fish sauce and chili-garlic sauce are available at Asian markets and in the Asian foods section of many supermarkets.
sesame seeds, lime juice, mayonnaise, fresh ginger, sesame oil, fish sauce, garlic, chiligarlic sauce, vegetable oil, parmesan cheese
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/pacific-rim-caesar-salad-105973 (may not work)