Kittencal's Famous Caesar Salad

Ingredients

• 1 large head romaine lettuce (washed over and thoroughly dried)
• 1 1/2 cups garlic-flavored croutons (or to taste, see Kittencal's Garlic Croutons)
• parmesan cheese
• freshly grated black pepper (to taste)

DRESSING

• 2 anchovy fillets (or to taste)
• 2 fresh garlic cloves (or to taste)
• 1 cup mayonnaise (not salad dressing Hellman's is best)
• 1/4 cup half-and-half cream or milk
• 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (Hellman's Dijonnaise is best!)
• salt and pepper
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce (or to taste) (optional)
• buttermilk or half-and-half, for thinning

Directions

1. 1

   In a small 2-cup mini food processor, process/mince the anchovy fillets and garlic together until finely minced (do this together and firstly, otherwise it will not get minced properly with the other ingredients).

2. 2

   Add in the remaining ingredients, and process for 30 seconds, or more until well mixed.

3. 3

   Adjust seasonings to taste.

4. 4

   Thin with buttermilk (or milk) for a thinner consistency if desired.

5. 5

   Store in fridge, covered in a glass container for 3 or more hours before using (the flavors become stronger when left in the fridge for a longer time).

6. 6

   Toss desired amount of dressing with Romaine lettuce and croutons.

7. 7

   Sprinkle with more grated Parmesan cheese if desired.