Canadian Caesar Salad

Happy Canada Day! What says, “Canadian” in a cool summer meal on Canada’s birthday? Caesar in a Caesar salad.

When Walter Chell developed a custom cocktail for a restaurant opening, he likely didn’t consider this would be an iconic Canadian drink. This savory cocktail with a tomato base, inspired by spaghetti vongole is a bright, spicy and flavorful version of a Bloody Mary (but truly, a Bloody Mary does not compare).

This week’s theme of “Caesar” for Supper Challenge and Canada day weekend. I couldn’t resist the play on words crossing a Caesar cocktail with a Caesar salad. Its actually a natural pairing due to the savory aspects of the drink and the dressing. Happy Birthday Canada, eh? Celebrate with a Canadian Caesar Salad.

Canadian Caesar Salad

Canadian Caesar Salad – a Caesar cocktail transformed into a Caesar dressing into a classic salad. Savory, eh?

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 2 romaine lettuce hearts
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• ½ cup croutons

Dressing

• 1 cup Caesar the drink or Motts Clamato – the Works
• ½ teaspoon anchovy paste or ½ anchovy fillet
• 1 garlic clove finely minced
• 2 egg yolks
• ¾ teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• Salt to taste

Method

 

1. Dressing
2. On medium heat, in a medium sized pot, cook the Caesar (or Motts Clamato – The Works) down to almost half to concentrate the flavors). Set aside and cool.
3. In a medium sized bowl, whisk anchovy paste, garlic clove, egg yolks and Dijon mustard until well blended.
4. Whisk in lemon juice and ¼ cup of the reduced Caesar.
5. While whisking, slowly drizzle vegetable oil into the dressing. Continue to whisk until dressing is homogenous.
6. Whisk in grated parmesan cheese.
7. Whisk in salt to taste, if desired.
8. Salad
9. Cut romaine hearts in quarters lengthwise.
10. Cut off the stem and discard.
11. Cut romaine hearts crosswise in 1” segments.
12. In a large bowl, toss the romaine lettuce slices with several tablespoons of the Canadian Caesar dressing, grated parmesan cheese and croutons.