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Nutrition Facts

Yield: 4 servings
    • Calories: 166
    • Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 10mg
    • Sodium: 342mg
    • Carbohydrates: 21g
    • Fiber: 6g
    • Protein: 8g
* Nutritional information is based on ingredients listed and serving size; any additions or substitutions to ingredients may alter the recipe's nutritional content

Caesar Salad with Croutons Recipe

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This low calorie, low cholesterol Caesar salad is made without eggs, but with great flavor. Crispy garlic toasted croutons top off the bold Caesar dressing.

Ingredients

  • Croutons

    • 3 slices whole grain bread, cubed
    • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
    • Black pepper to taste

  • Salad

    • 6 anchovies, finely chopped
    • 2 Tbsp low fat Caesar dressing
    • 1 tsp olive oil
    • 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
    • 1 large head romaine lettuce, cut into bite-size pieces
    • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
    • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Preparation

    • Make croutons: Preheat oven to 300°. Line a baking sheet with foil. Arrange bread cubes in a single layer on baking sheet. Spray bread cubes with nonstick cooking spray. Turn bread cubes and spray a second time. Season with garlic powder and pepper. Toss to coat evenly. Arrange cubes in a single layer and bake for 10 minutes, turning once halfway through baking. Be careful not to burn them.
    • Make salad: In a large bowl, combine anchovies, Caesar dressing, olive oil and lemon juice, and mix well. Add lettuce and toss to coat evenly with dressing. Sprinkle with cheese and pepper, and toss to combine. Top with croutons.

Review Date: February 26, 2013
Reviewed By: Christina D. Wright, RD, LDN, Nutrition Editor, Baldwin Publishing.
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