Panera Bread's Caesar Salad
Panera Bread's Caesar Salad
An unhealthy salad? Sounds impossible, but Panera Bread's Caesar Salad has a whopping 400 calories. This lightened-up version comes in at 120.
4 ounces Italian bread
1 cloves garlic, cut in half
Nonstick olive oil cooking spray
1/4 cuplight mayonnaise
1/4 cupfreshly grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon anchovy paste
Coarsely ground black pepper
1 package (18-ounce) hearts of romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
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
Servings: 4
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