Caesar Salad

15 min

8 servings

All hail Caesar…salad! Crisp romaine, crunchy croutons, and funky parmesan come together with savoury, tangy, garlicky dressing that’s known worldwide. It’s easy to make at home and healthier than store-bought with less fat, less sodium, and more deliciousness. This isn’t a purist’s version of a Caesar salad, but it’s perfect for a weeknight meal.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Caesar Dressing Mix
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 - 2 tsp Minced Garlic
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1⁄4 cup olive oil
  • 1⁄4 cup milk
  • 1⁄4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Black Pepper, coarsely ground, to taste
  • 12 cups Romaine lettuce, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 cups Garlic Croutons, prepared
  • 4 cups cubed crusty bread
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 1 tbsp Herb & Garlic Dip Mix
  • 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

  1. Whisk first 7 ingredients in a large serving bowl. Season with Black Pepper.
  2. Add Romaine lettuce and toss to coat.
  3. Stir in croutons and serve.

Nutritional Information

Per serving: Calories 170, Fat 12 g (Saturated 2.5 g, 0 0 g), Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 130 mg, Carbohydrate 11 g (Fiber 2 g, Sugars 3 g), Protein 5 g.

Tips

Lighten Up! Skip the oil and mayo and use instead 1⁄4 cup low-fat yogurt. You'll save 80 calories and 9 g of fat per serving!