Creamy Basil Chicken Caesar Salad

INGREDIENTS

heads romaine, weighing 2 pounds

1 1/2 lb

boneless, skinless chicken thighs

1/2 cup

pine nuts, toasted to golden brown

1/2 cup

freshly grated parmesan cheese

10 oz

cherry tomatoes, quartered

large farm fresh egg

2 cloves

garlic, minced

1 tsp

sea salt

1/4 tsp

freshly ground black pepper

1 tsp

Dijon mustard

1/2 cup

freshly grated parmesan cheese

1/4 cup

freshly squeezed lemon juice

1 cup

extra virgin olive oil

1 1/2 cups

loosely pack fresh basil, weighing 1.5 ounces