Cucumber Caesar With Spicy Breadcrumbs

This Caesar-ish side reimagines the classic in a few ways. First, cucumbers replace romaine to keep things extra refreshing. No need to worry about emulsifying oil and egg yolks here—this dressing skips mayonnaise and goes lighter so we don’t overpower those crunchy cukes. Use anchovy paste for ease, but if you only have whole fillets, smash 5 or 6 into a paste using the flat side of your knife instead. For even more texture and a little heat, Calabrian chile–spiced breadcrumbs take the place of croutons and get scattered over the top. (If you don’t already have Calabrian chile paste on hand, add ½ tsp. red pepper flakes when you season the breadcrumbs to add just a touch of heat.)

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