Caesar-Style Salad With Whole Wheat Croutons

Name: Caesar-Style Salad With Whole Wheat Croutons
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 3 slices whole wheat bread, cut into 1/2 inch cubes 3; Dressing:1/2 cup nonfat buttermilk 125 mL; 1 Tbsp canola mayonnaise 15 mL, 2 Tbsp fat free sour cream 30 mL; 2 tsp Dijon mustard 10 mL; 1-2 cloves garlic, minced 1-2; 3/4 tsp dried oregano leaves 4 mL; 1/4 tsp salt 1 mL, 1/8 tsp black pepper .5 mL; Salad:6 cups torn romaine lettuce (6 oz/170g total) 1.5L; 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion 60 mL; 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese 30 mL

Author:: Jamie Geller Test Kitchens
Publish date:: Mar 30, 2010

The whole wheat croutons that top this popular salad are a healthier alternative to your regular croutons.

15minDuration
10minCook Time
5minPrep Time
4 ServingsServings

Ingredients

3 slices whole wheat bread, cut into 1/2 inch cubes 3
Dressing:1/2 cup nonfat buttermilk 125 mL
1 Tbsp canola mayonnaise 15 mL, 2 Tbsp fat free sour cream 30 mL
2 tsp Dijon mustard 10 mL
1-2 cloves garlic, minced 1-2
3/4 tsp dried oregano leaves 4 mL
1/4 tsp salt 1 mL, 1/8 tsp black pepper .5 mL
Salad:6 cups torn romaine lettuce (6 oz/170g total) 1.5L
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion 60 mL
2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese 30 mL

Preparation

1 Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
2 Place the bread cubes on a cookie sheet in a single layer and bake 11-12 minutes or until browned. Remove from oven and set aside to cool completely until hard (about 8-10 minutes).
3 Meanwhile, combine the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until smooth.
4 At time of serving place the lettuce and onion in a large bowl. Pour in the dressing and toss until coated thoroughly. Add croutons and Parmesan; toss gently yet thoroughly. Serve.