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Arugula Greens With Watermelon And Caesar Dressing
Ingredients
- 3 ounce Italian or possibly French bread
- 1 tsp chopped shallot
- 6 ounce arugula, washed leaves only
- 8 ounce Caesar dressing (recipe follows)
- 8 ounce watermelon, seeds removed
Directions
- Method:1. Cut the bread into one inch cubes and place on a metal pan. Sprinkle the shallots on top and toast in a 350 degree oven (approximately 5 min) till golden and crunchy. Remove from the oven and reserve.
- 2. In a mixing bowl, toss the arugula greens hot croutons and dressing.
- Season to taste with pepper.
- 3. On four salad plates, artfully place the water melon in the center and layer with the greens, then more watermelon, then more greens. Top with croutons and serve immediately.
- Caesar Dressing
- 1 egg yolk1 tsp. Dijon mustardjuice of one lemon1 anchovy fillet, minced (optional)
- 1/2 c. olive oil1 c. Parmesan cheese, grated2 Tbsp. parsley, minced
- 1. In a wooden mixing bowl add in the egg yolk and whisk in the mustard. Add in the lemon juice and continue to whisk. Add in the anchovy and whisk well.
- 2. While whisking, slowly stream in the extra virgin olive oil till it is all incorporated.
- 3. Whisk in the grated cheese and add in the parsley.
- 4. Season to taste with salt and pepper and reserve till ready for use.
- Chef's note: add in 1 Tbsp. of beluga or possibly North Carolina roe to the dressing just before seasoning with salt and pepper for a "21" Caesar dressing.
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