Creamy Caesar Salad With Spicy Croutons

Recipe Ingredients

1		Garlic - halved
1/2 cup	118ml	Nonfat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons	30ml	Red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons	10ml	Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons	10ml	White wine Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon	5ml	Anchovy paste
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Pepper
2 teaspoons	10ml	Olive oil
3/4 teaspoon	3.8ml	Cajun seasoning
1		Garlic clove - minced
2 cups	474ml	Sourdough bread cubes - 3/4-inch
18 cups	4266ml	Torn romaine lettuce
1/3 cup	48g / 1.7oz	Grated fresh parmesan cheese - 1-1/3 ounces

Recipe Instructions

Drop the garlic halves through the opening in blender lid with blender on; process until minced.

Add mayonnaise and the next 5 ingredients (mayonnaise through pepper); process until well-blended. Cover and chill at least 1 hour.

Combine oil, Cajun seasoning, and garlic -- minced 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.

Place lettuce in a large bowl.

Add dressing; toss gently to coat.

Sprinkle with cheese, and top with croutons.

Source:
Cooking Light, Jul/Aug 1995, page 62

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