Ingredients

  • 2 1/2" thick slices whole grain country style bread, toasted and broken into irregular pieces
  • 2 ounces thick shavings of Parmesan cheese, cut into irregular pieces
  • 6 anchovy fillets
  • 6 garlic cloves, smashed
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried red chile flakes
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon leaves of flat leaf parsley (not chopped)
  • 1/4 cup chicken stock
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (possibly a bit more)
  • 2 hard boiled eggs, peeled and coarsely chopped
  • 2 hearts of romaine heads, cut crosswise into 2" strips, washed and spun dry

Method

  • While the bread bites are still warm, toss them with the parmesan in a small bowl.
  • In a food processor or blender, puree the anchovies, garlic, red pepper flakes, lemon juice, parsley and chicken stock. With the machine running, gradually add the oil in a slow stream to emulsify. The dressing will be thin rather than thick.
  • Place romaine in a large bowl, top with the bread and cheese mixture and lightly toss. Add puree sparingly, toss everything to coat. Wait a minute or so, and then add more of the puree to taste.
  • To serve, portion salad into bowls and top with the hard boiled egg crumbles.