Sesame Caesar Salad

Ingredients

• 2 oil-packed anchovy fillets, chopped
• 1 small garlic clove, chopped
• 1 lemon, halved
• 3 Tbsp. tahini
• 2 tsp. Dijon mustard
• 3 Tbsp. grapeseed, sunflower, or vegetable oil
• 3 Tbsp. finely grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
• Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
• 4 heads of Little Gem lettuce or 2 romaine hearts, trimmed, leaves separated
• 1 Asian pear, halved, cored, thinly sliced
• 1 tsp. toasted sesame seeds

Recipe Preparation

• Mound anchovies and garlic on a cutting board. Using the side of a chef’s knife, mash together until a smooth paste forms.
• Transfer paste to a large bowl and squeeze in juice from 1 lemon half (about 2 Tbsp.). Whisk in tahini, mustard, and 2 Tbsp. water. Gradually whisk in oil until dressing is thick and glossy. Whisk in 3 Tbsp. Parmesan; season with salt and pepper.
• Add lettuce, tearing any large leaves, to bowl with dressing, along with pear slices. Season with salt and toss until leaves are coated.
• Transfer salad to a platter and top with more Parmesan and sesame seeds. Finely grate zest of remaining lemon half over.

Recipe by Andy BaraghaniReviews Section

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