For your next dinner party, serve Caesar salad in a glass with the dressing at the base and tall romaine lettuce leaves and shaved Parmesan “planted” in the glass.
Yield: 6 servings
Difficulty Rating: Easy
Nutritional Highlights: Per serving: 137 calories, 7.7 g protein, 18.2 g carbohydrate, 4.1 g fat, 4 mg cholesterol, 4.1 g fiber, 836 mg sodium.
Simplify this recipe by using store-bought croutons.
Instructions
To make the dressing, drop the garlic halves through the opening in blender lid or food processor 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.
For the croutons, combine oil, Cajun seasoning and minced garlic 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° for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
To serve salad, place 2 tablespoons dressing in bottom of glass. Stand 3 leaves of romaine. Place a piece of shaved parmesan in each glass. Add croutons. Serves 6.
