Tuscan Salad with Homemade Caesar Dressing
This greens and beans Tuscan salad is a perfect example of transforming simple, inexpensive ingredients into a fresh, delectable side dish.
- Serves
- 4-6
Directions
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In a bowl, add the mayonnaise, Worcestershire, lemon juice, mustard, vinegar, and garlic and whisk until combined. Steadily whisk in the olive oil. Add the grated Parmesan and continue to whisk. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Bring a medium pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the green beans and stir. Blanche for about 2 minutes, or until beans are slightly tender and bright green. Transfer the cooked green beans to a bowl of ice water and let cool for 3 minutes. Drain the green beans.
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In a large bowl, combine the green beans with the lettuce. Pour the Caesar dressing over the greens and use tongs to toss until fully coated. Stir in the cannellini beans, olives, and shallot. Divide among dinner plates or serve family style on a platter
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Top with shaved Parmesan and serve.
From Shawnie's class “Spring in Tuscany”
