Caesar Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 slices bread
7 Tbsp. olive oil
1 small clove garlic, cut in half
1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite size pieces
1/2 lb. cooked ham, cut into thin strips
4 hard-cooked eggs, cut into wedges
1 c. cherry tomatoes, cut in half
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 tsp. anchovy paste
1/4 tsp. salt
dash of black pepper
2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Heat the oven to 350\u00b0.
Brush bread on both sides with 1 tablespoon of the oil.
Place on a baking sheet; bake until toasted, about 5 minutes per side.
Rub cut sides of garlic over both sides of bread.
Cut toasted bread into 1/2-inch croutons. Place lettuce in a large salad bowl.
Top with croutons, ham, eggs and tomatoes.
In a jar with a tight fitting lid, combine lemon juice, anchovy paste, salt and pepper.
Shake to blend.
Add the remaining oil; shake again until well mixed.
Pour dressing over salad; toss gently.
Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve.