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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