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Cleopatra's Caesar Salad

Total Time
20 minutes
Rating
4(11)
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Ingredients

Yield:4 main-dish salads
  • Olive-oil-flavored nonstick spray
  • 3 to 4slices sourdough bread, cut ½ inch thick
  • 3 or 4large cloves garlic
  • 8tablespoons finely grated Parmigiano Reggiano
  • 1cup low-fat buttermilk
  • 1teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2teaspoons lemon juice
  • 6drops Worcestershire sauce
  • 2flat anchovy fillets, drained, dried and minced
  • 2teaspoons minced parsley
  • Few shakes salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 20cups romaine lettuce torn into bite-size pieces (2 or 3 heads)
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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

538 calories; 15 grams fat; 5 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 7 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 77 grams carbohydrates; 8 grams dietary fiber; 12 grams sugars; 26 grams protein; 1151 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Turn the oven to 450 degrees.

  2. Step 2

    Spray the bread on both sides with nonstick spray; then rub with the cut side of several garlic cloves, reserving 1 clove for the dressing. Toast the bread for about 10 minutes, on the bottom shelf of the oven, until brown, turning once.

  3. Step 3

    Spoon the grated cheese into a small bowl. Stir in the buttermilk, and blend well.

  4. Step 4

    Mince 1 clove of garlic, and add to the mixture with mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire, anchovies, parsley, salt and pepper, whisk to blend.

  5. Step 5

    For each salad, mix together ¼ of the croutons with 5 cups of romaine and ¼ of the salad dressing, and toss.

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