Classic Salad

Name: Classic Salad
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1 small garlic clove, chopped; 1 1 anchovy fillet packed in oil, drained, chopped; 1 Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 1 1/2 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 1 1/4 cup (or more) extra-virgin olive oil; 1 1 9-ounce head of freshest-possible lettuce, leaves separated, torn if large (about 6 cups); 1 1/2 cup minced chives

From the kitchen of Carly

A proper Caesar stripped to its essence. Garlic and anchovy meld into a silky vinaigrette that coats tender lettuce leaves without weighing them down. Fresh chives add a subtle bite. This is salad that tastes like itself, nothing more.

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Servings: 4
Difficulty: medium

Ingredients

4 servings

11 small garlic clove, chopped
11 anchovy fillet packed in oil, drained, chopped
1Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
11 1/2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
11/4 cup (or more) extra-virgin olive oil
11 9-ounce head of freshest-possible lettuce, leaves separated, torn if large (about 6 cups)
11/2 cup minced chives

Instructions

Using a wooden spoon, mash garlic, anchovy, and a pinch each of salt and pepper in a large bowl. Stir in vinegar, then 1/4 cup oil. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and more oil, if desired. Add lettuce leaves and chives just before serving and toss to coat.