Refreshing Parmesan Caesar Salad

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Hot summer days make me crave cool summer salads and this Parmesan Caesar Salad just fits the bill. 13 Smart Points Per Serving

What you need:

• ½ Red onion, sliced
• 3 Cups lettuce, chopped
• ¼ Cup radicchio, chopped
• ½ Cup croutons
• Parmesan cheese to taste

Caesar dressing

• 2 garlic cloves
• 4 anchovies
• 3 Egg yolks
• 3 Tbsp lemon juice
• ½ Cup olive oil
• Salt and pepper
• 1 Tsp mustard
• 4 Tbsp Parmesan

Directions:

In a bowl mix the croutons, lettuce, radicchio and red onion. Set aside.

In the bowl of a food processor add the garlic cloves and the anchovies, pulse for 1 minute.

Add the egg yolks, the mustard, Parmesan and lemon juice and pulse for 30 seconds.

Pour half of the olive oil and pulse. Repeat with the second half. Add the salt and pepper to taste.

Pour around ¼ Cup of the dressing in the salad bowl and toss until everything is well coated.

Top with Parmesan cheese. Serve and enjoy

Tips

You can also add some grilled chicken breast or shrimp to turn your Parmesan Caesar Salad into a complete meal!

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