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Radicchio and Endive Caesar with Ciabatta Crisps

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This colorful salad is a modern, egg-free take on the classic.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    35 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons anchovy paste
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 garlic clove, pressed
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
12 1/3-inch-thick slices ciabatta
1 large head of radicchio, leaves torn into pieces
5 heads of Belgian endive, leaves separated
4 ounces Parmesan cheese shavings

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Position rack in top third of oven and preheat to 450°F. Whisk lemon juice, anchovy paste, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and pressed garlic in large bowl to blend. Whisk in 1/2 cup olive oil, then 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.

    Step 2

    Place ciabatta on baking sheet; brush with 2 tablespoons oil, then sprinkle with pepper and remaining 1/2 cup grated cheese. Bake until crisp, about 15 minutes. Toss radicchio and endive with dressing in large bowl. Divide among plates. Top with cheese shavings. Serve with ciabatta crisps.

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