Romaine and Turkey Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing

By tcasteel2000

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup low-fat buttermilk
• 1 Tbsp. light mayo
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp ground red pepper
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 coarsely mashed avocado
• 8 (1/2oz.) slices diagonally cut French bread(about 1/2 inch thick)
• 1/4 cup(1oz.) Parmesan cheese
• 4 cups romaine lettuce
• 2 cups diced roasted turkey breast(about 8 oz.)
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions

Preparation

Step 1

Preparation

Combine first 7 ingredients in a blender, and process until smooth, scraping sides. Set aside.

Preheat broiler.

Arrange bread slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Sprinkle 1 1/2 teaspoons cheese on each bread slice. Broil bread slices 2 minutes or until lightly browned.

Combine lettuce and remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Drizzle buttermilk mixture over lettuce mixture; toss gently to coat. Serve with cheese toasts.