Caesar Salad with Pepitas

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    caesar salad with pepitas
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    • 8Servings

    Ingredients

    • 2 cloves garlic
    • 6 anchovy fillets, chopped
    • 1 egg yolk
    • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
    • 1 large lemon, zested and juiced (3 tbsp juice)
    • 3/4 cup EVOO
    • 3 tablespoons grated manchego cheese
    • 5 romaine hearts, halved crosswise and leaves separated
    • salt and pepper
    • 1/2 cup salted, roasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds)

    Preparation

    In a food processor, chop the garlic 1 clove at a time. Add the anchovies, yolk, mustard and zest; process to a paste. With the machine on, drizzle in the EVOO until dressing thickens. Add the cheese and lemon juice.

    In a large bowl, toss the lettuce with the dressing; season. Top with the pepitas.