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Tomato Caesar

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Tomato Caesar salad recipe
Photograph by Isa Zapata, food styling by Micah Morton, prop styling by Elizabeth Jaime

To stand up against juicy tomatoes, we made this dressing extra thick. A blender will get you the best results, but if you’re hand-whisking, add another 1 Tbsp. mayonnaise for the consistency you need. Tomato slices are better than wedges here; laid flat, they hold the dressing in place.

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What you’ll need

Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 Servings

Ingredients

3 oil-packed anchovy fillets
1 small garlic clove
⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 Tbsp. mayonnaise
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
2 Tbsp. finely grated Parmesan, plus shaved for serving
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1½ lb. mixed tomatoes, sliced, quartered, or halved
½ cup basil leaves

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Purée anchovies, garlic, oil, lemon juice, mayonnaise, mustard, and 2 Tbsp. Parmesan in a blender until smooth. Season dressing with salt and pepper. (Or, finely chop anchovies and garlic and whisk together dressing in a medium bowl.)

    Step 2

    Arrange tomatoes on a large plate; drizzle dressing over. Top with basil and shaved Parmesan; season generously with pepper.

TagsSaladItalian AmericanItalianEuropeanTomatoVegetableBasilHerbs & SpicesSummerQuickEasySideGluten FreeHealthyishLunchDinnerBon Appétit

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