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    Creamy Caesar Salad with Spicy Croutons

    Recipe Introduction


    Cooking Light-7-8/95


    List of Ingredients


    • 1 clove garlic, halved
    • 1/2 cup fat free mayonnaise (or light)
    • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
    • Worcestershire sauce
    • 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
    • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
    • Croutons:
    • 2 teaspoons olive oil
    • 3/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
    • 1 clove minced garlic
    • 2 cups (3/4 inch) sourdough bread crumbs
    • 18 cups torn romaine lettuce
    • 1/3 cup 1 1/2 oz fresh grated Parmesan cheese


    Instructions


    1. Drop the garlic halves through the opening in a blender lid with the blender on; process until minced. Add the mayonnaise and the next 5 ingredients (mayo through black pepper); process until well blended. Cover and chill at least 1 hour.

    2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

    3. Combine the olive oil, cajun seasoning and minced garlic in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at high for 20 seconds. Add bread cubes; toss gently to coat. Spread bread cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet, bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes or until golden brown.

    4. Place lettuce in a large bowl. Add dressing; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with cheese, top with croutons.

    5. Yield 6 servings (serving size 2 cups)

    6. Per serving: 55 Calories (kcal); 5g Total Fat; (76% calories from fat); 1g Protein; 2g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 81mg Sodium

    7. Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates



 

 

 


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