Winter Greens with Warm Caesar Dressing

Ingredients

• 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 oil-packed anchovies, minced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
• Three 1/2-inch-thick slices sourdough bread--crusts removed, bread cut into 3/4-inch cubes and toasted
• 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan
• 3 medium heads escarole, tender green and white leaves only, torn into 2-inch pieces
• Freshly ground pepper

Preparation

1. 1. Heat the oil in a small skillet. Mash the anchovies and garlic to a paste; add the paste to the pan and cook over moderately high heat for 1 minute. Stir in the lemon juice and zest.
2. 2. In a large bowl, toss the croutons with 1 tablespoon of the dressing and 1 tablespoon of the Parmesan. Add the escarole, the remaining dressing and cheese and a generous pinch of pepper. Toss well and serve at once.
3. ONE SERVING Calories 177 kcal, Total Fat 13.7 gm, Saturated Fat 2.6 gm