Caesar Salad

By pjones-2

Ingredients

• 4 oz. Italian bread
• 1 clove garlic
• Nonstick olive oil cooking spray
• 0.25 c. light mayonnaise
• 0.25 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tsp. anchovy paste
• Coarsely ground black pepper
• 1 package hearts of romaine lettuce

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Cut bread into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Rub bread slices, on both sides, with cut sides of garlic. Cut bread into 1/2-inch cubes; place in jelly-roll pan. Spray bread liberally with cooking spray. Bake 10 minutes or until golden-brown and crisp. Cool croutons in pan.
Meanwhile, in large salad bowl, with wire whisk, mix together mayonnaise, Parmesan, lemon juice, olive oil, anchovy paste, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
Add lettuce and croutons to dressing in bowl; toss to coat.