- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon chopped peeled fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon minced lemongrass
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce (nam pla)
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled
- 2 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1large head of romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces (about 15 cups loosely packed)
- 1 cup (packed) grated Parmesan cheese (about 3 ounces)
- Heat heavy small skillet over medium-low heat. Add sesame seeds and stir until toasted and golden, about 3 minutes. Set aside.
- Combine lime juice and next 7 ingredients in processor; process until well blended. With processor running, add vegetable oil in slow stream; process until slightly thickened. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
- Place lettuce in large bowl. Add dressing and 3/4 cup Parmesan; toss to combine. Divide salad among 6 plates; sprinkle with remaining Parmesan and toasted sesame seeds.
- Available at Asian markets and in the produce section of some supermarkets.
- Fish sauce and chili-garlic sauce are available at Asian markets and in the Asian foods section of many supermarkets.