Caesar Salad

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Ingredients

1	large romaine lettuce head
1/2 cup	croutons
1/4 cup	freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1	egg
2 tablespoons	fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon	Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon	Worcestershire sauce
1 clove	garlic, minced
1/3 cup	extra virgin olive oil
—	salt to taste
—	freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1 Wash the romaine lettuce thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels. Tear into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
2. 2 In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Gently lower the egg into the boiling water and cook for 1 minute. Remove the egg and set aside to cool slightly.
3. 3 In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt.
4. 4 Crack the soft-boiled egg into the lemon juice mixture and whisk until smooth.
5. 5 Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while continuing to whisk until the dressing is well combined and emulsified.
6. 6 In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, croutons, and Parmesan cheese.
7. 7 Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
8. 8 Season with additional salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
9. 9 Serve immediately, ensuring each serving has a good mix of lettuce, croutons, and cheese.