Title: Creamy Caesar Salad with Spicy Croutons
Categories: Salad Lowfat Lowcal
Yield: 6 Servings

1	cl	Garlic, halved
1/2	c	Nonfat mayonaisse
2	tb	Red wine vinegar
2	ts	Dijon mustard
2	ts	White wine
		Worchestershire sauce
1	ts	Anchovy paste
1/4	ts	Pepper
2	ts	Olive oil
3/4	ts	Cajun seasoning
1		Garlic clove, minced
2	c	(3/4 inch) sourdough bread
		.cubes
18	c	Torn romaine lettuce
1/3	c	(1 1/3 oz) parmesan cheese
		(fresh grated is best)

Drop the garlic halves through the opening in a 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 minced garlic in a medium microwaveable bowl. Microwave on High for 20 seconds. Add bread cubes; toss gently to coat. Spread bread cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet; bake at 400F 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.

Calories; 137 per serving; protein 7.7 gm; fat 4.1 gm; carb 18.2 g; fiber 4.1 gm; chol 4 mg; iron 3 mg; sodium 836 mg; calc 176 mg.

Source: Cooking Light Magazine, July August 1995 Typed in MM format by Linda Fields, Cyberealm BBS 315-786-1120

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