Even for the person who thinks they hate anchovies - this is the perfect salad. Trust me with the anchovy paste. Once you use it once, you’ll use it in so much of your cooking s salt replacement. It’s truly the BEST way to flavor food without using salt. Truly truly. Trust me. Trust me. Trust me. It’s one of the best ingredients ever! This salad is clean and fresh and the croutons are so flavorful. It’s a simple yet perfect salad!
Croutons:
1/4 baguette - cut into small cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Dressing:
1 teaspoon anchovy paste or minced anchovies
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove - grated or finely minced
1/4 cup Meyer lemon juice
1/2 cup good quality olive oil
Salad:
Mixed greens
1/2 cup shaved Parmesan
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. On a sheet pan, toss together the bread cubes, olive oil, fennel seeds, salt, and oregano. Bake for about 10 minutes or until golden and crispy. In a small bowl, whisk together the anchovy paste, Dijon, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil. To a salad bowl, add the mixed greens, croutons, and shaved Parmesan. When ready to serve, pour dressing over the top and toss everting together until combined.