Caesar Salad with Portobello Mushrooms
- 9 drained canned anchovy fillets, minced
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium head romaine lettuce, cut into bit-size pieces
- 1 large head radicchio, cut into bite-size pieces
- 4 garlic cloves, flattened, peeled
- 3 large portobello mushrooms (about 3/4 pound), stems discarded, caps sliced crosswise into 3/8-inch-thick strips
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 1/3 cups coarsely grated Asiago or Parmesan cheese (about 4 ounces)
- Combine minced anchovy fillets, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard and minced garlic in small bowl.
- Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup olive oil.
- Combine romaine lettuce and radicchio in large bowl.
- Heat remaining 3 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
- Add flattened garlic to skillet and cook until brown, about 4 minutes.
- Discard garlic.
- Increase heat to medium-high.
- Add mushrooms and saute until brown, about 4 minutes per side.
- Remove from heat.
- Season mushrooms with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle with parsley.
- Add dressing to salad and toss to coat.
- Mix in cheese.
- Season salad to taste with salt and pepper.
- Divide salad among plates.
- Top with mushrooms and serve immediately.
anchovy, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, olive oil, head romaine lettuce, head radicchio, garlic, portobello mushrooms, parsley, parmesan cheese
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/caesar-salad-with-portobello-mushrooms-1184 (may not work)