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Creamy Caesar Salad

creamy caesar salad
Ingredients:
  • (4 oz.) Italian bread
  • (1 clove) garlic, cut in half
  • Nonstick olive oil cooking spray
  • (1/4 cup) light mayonnaise
  • (1/4 cup) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • (3 Tbsp.) fresh lemon juice
  • (1 Tbsp.) olive oil
  • (1 tsp.) anchovy paste
  • Coarsely ground black pepper
  • (18 oz. package) hearts of romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
Servings
6
Salad

Creamy Caesar Salad

A traditional caesar salad with romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese and crispy croutons.

Preparation Time
About 15 minutes
Cook Time
About 10 minutes

    Instructions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 400°F. Set out a jelly-roll pan.
  2. 2Use a serrated knife to cut the bread into 1/2 in. slices. Rub both sides of each slice with the cut garlic, then cut each slice into 1/2 in. cubes.
  3. 3Place in pan, generously spray with cooking spray. Bake 10 minutes, or until crisp. Set aside to cool.
  4. 4In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Parmesan, lemon juice, olive oil, anchovy paste and 1/2 tsp. pepper. Toss lettuce and croutons with dressing, serve.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 1/6 of salad

Amount Per Serving:
  • Calories 140
  • Total Fat 8 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 13 g
  • Protein 4 g
  • Cholesterol 7 mg
  • Sodium 280 mg
  • Fiber 2 g

Additional Information

Recipe Category: Salad

Recipe Subcategory: Salads with Fish

Recipe Ethnicity: N/A

Dietetic Info:
  • Glycemic Index:
  • Gluten Free: No

Vegetarian/Allergen Info: Contains Fish, Eggs, Dairy

NOTE: Glycemic Index Scale: Low=0-55, Medium=56-69, High=70 or greater.