Caesar Salad With Fennel And Red Pepper

1 sm Head romaine lettuce,

-leaves torn into bite-size -pieces 2 sm Fennel bulbs, thinly sliced

1 Red bell pepper, seeded,

-deveined and thinly sliced 3/4 c Coarsely chopped toasted

-walnuts 2 tb Fresh lemon juice

2 Cloves garlic, minced

4 Anchovy fillets, rinsed,

-dried, minced 1 Egg slightly beaten

1/2 c Olive oil

1/2 ts Freshly ground black pepper

1/3 c Grated Parmesan cheese

Nuts add a crouton-like crunch an crisp vegetables add extra flavor to this unique yet straightforward version from "Season to Taste," by Jeanette Ferrary and Louise Fiszer (Simon and Schuster, 1988). In a large salad bowl, combine lettuce, fennel, red pepper and walnuts. In a small bowl, mix remaining ingredients until well blended. Pour over salad and toss well. Makes 6 servings. Posted by Stephen Ceideburg; February 14 1991.