Caesar’s Crown Salad
Romaine Lettuce, chiffonade into approximately 1/4 inch strips
Tuna, Shrimp or Crab, approximately 2 to 3 T. per person
Fresh chives, cut approximately 1/4 inch long
Kosher salt to taste
Freshly cracked black peppercorns
Salad dressing (recipe below)
Croutons
Parmesan Cheese, grated
Dressing:
1/4 C. extra-virgin olive oil
1 T. Dijon mustard
2 T. fresh lemon juice or white wine vinegar
1 garlic clove minced
1 or 2 tsp. anchovy paste
Whisk together all dressing ingredients. Put Romaine chiffonade in a large bowl, add the dressing and toss lightly, add salt and pepper to taste and toss again. Place a ring on the plate, such as a clean tuna can with both ends removed. Fill the ring approximately half full with romaine, add tuna, shrimp or crab, and chives lightly packing it down in the ring with a spoon. Add more Romaine, filling the ring to the top, packing it down again lightly. Carefully remove the ring, top with Parmesan and croutons and serve.
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