Southwest Caesar
- Author: Rocky Mountain Woman
- mini baguette or 1/2 of a long, skinny one
- 2 cloves of garlic, peeled
- 5 canned anchovies, rinsed
- 2 T fresh lime juice
- 1 T Dijon Mustard
- 2 t Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 egg yolk
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 4 romaine hearts
- 1/2 C grated Queso Blanco
- Heat the oven to 425 degrees
- Slice the baguette thinly, cut the slices in half if they are too big
- Spread on a cookie sheet and bake until crispy, about 10 minutes
- In a medium bowl, mash the anchovies and garlic into a paste
- Add the lime juice and mash again
- Add the mustard and Worcestershire sauce and then finally the egg yolk, whisking it continually
- Drizzle in the olive oil a little at a time, whisking constantly
- Place the chopped romaine in a large bowl, add the cheese and cooled croutons
- Pour a little dressing at a time on and mix thoroughly until dressed to your liking
- Serve with any leftover dressing