Mesclun greens with creamy garlic dressing

2 Side salad

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsMesclun greens
¼cupParmesan Reggiano Cheese
½cupMayonnaise
¼cupRoasted garlic paste
3tablespoonsParmesean Reggiano Cheese; grated
1tablespoonFresh lemon juice
2tablespoonsHeavy cream
1teaspoonSalt
1teaspoonFresh cracked black pepper
3tablespoonsRoasted garlic
1sliceFrench bread; trimmed(2x4in)
Olive oil
SAlt and pepper

Directions

CREAMY GARLIC DRESSING

ROASTED GARLIC CROUTONS

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. For the dressing: Combine all the ingredients together and blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. For the croutons: Slice the bread on an angle, resulting in 2 long triangles. Place on a sheet tray and season with olive oil, salt and pepper, seasoning both sides. Bake until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes, Remove and cool. Mound the garlic paste on the entire crouton, spreading evenly. To assemble: Toss the greens with the dressing, using enough to lightly coat and flavor the greens.

Sprinkle with the PArmesan Reggiano cheese. Garnish the plate with a couple turns of black pepper.

Source: Essence of Emeril, #EE2273, TVFN Formatted by Lisa Crawford, 5/27/96