This simple salad is a bit like an express Caesar. Add some anchovies,bacon and egg if you like.
2 slices stale bread
2 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves,roughly chopped
2 heads baby cos lettuce,halved
1 tsp finely chopped parsley
¼ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sour cream
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 tsp Dijon mustard
½ tsp honey
1. To make the dressing,combine all the ingredients in a small bowl and mix to combine. If necessary,thin the dressing to a pouring consistency with a little cold water.
2. Place the bread in a small food processor and pulse to coarse breadcrumbs. Heat a large frypan over medium heat and add the olive oil and garlic. Fry for just a minute,then add the breadcrumbs. Fry,stirring frequently,until the breadcrumbs are golden brown.
3. Arrange the lettuce halves on a plate and pour over the dressing. Scatter with the breadcrumbs and parsley,then grind over plenty of black pepper and serve.
Serve with: Adam Liaw's fillet steak with green peppercorn sauce
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