Here´s a way to get the creamy dressing characteristic of Caesar Salad without using uncooked egg. The flavor is even better if you can make it at least four hours ahead of time.
Creamy Garlic Caesar Salad with Fresh Croutons
- Prep Time 20 min
- Total 20 min
- Ingredients 12
- Servings 12
Ingredients
Croutons
- 5 cups French bread cubes (1/2 inch)
- Olive oil nonstick cooking spray
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
Dressing
- 3/4 to 1 cup buttermilk*
- 1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salad
- 1 large head romaine lettuce, torn (about 15 cups)
- 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced, separated into rings
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
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Step1Heat oven to 300°F. Place bread cubes in single layer on ungreased cookie sheet. Generously spray cubes with nonstick cooking spray; sprinkle with Italian seasoning. Bake at 300°F. for 15 minutes.
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Step2Meanwhile, in blender container, combine 3/4 cup buttermilk, mayonnaise, salt and garlic; blend until smooth. Through center of blender lid, slowly add oil, blending just until combined. If necessary, add up to 1/4 cup additional buttermilk for desired dressing consistency. Refrigerate until serving time.
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Step3Just before serving, place lettuce and onion in large salad bowl. Add dressing to salad; toss gently to coat. Add croutons and cheese; sprinkle with pepper. Toss gently.
Nutrition
110
Calories
5g
Total Fat
5g
Protein
12g
Total Carbohydrate
4g
Sugars
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 1/3 Cups
- Calories
- 110
- Calories from Fat
- 45
- Total Fat
- 5g
- 8%
- Saturated Fat
- 1g
- 5%
- Cholesterol
- 5mg
- 2%
- Sodium
- 320mg
- 13%
- Total Carbohydrate
- 12g
- 4%
- Dietary Fiber
- 2g
- 8%
- Sugars
- 4g
- Protein
- 5g
% Daily Value*:
- Vitamin A
- 35%
- 35%
- Vitamin C
- 30%
- 30%
- Calcium
- 10%
- 10%
- Iron
- 8%
- 8%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat;Tips from the
Pillsbury Kitchens
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