Healthy Caesar Salad

I do love a Caesar salad!  I came across this recipe for a healthy, lower calorie recipe, and let's just say, it's a keeper.  It's the perfect addition to my favorite dinner -- a ribeye, baked potato and a Caesar salad.  YUM!!

1/2 loaf (4 oz) Italian bread

1 garlic clove, minced

2 Tbsp Olive oil

1/4 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

1 tsp Anchovy paste

1/2 tsp coarsely ground black pepper

1 pkg (18 oz) Romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.

Cut bread int 1/2" cubes and place in a bowl.  Drizzle with 1 Tbsp olive oil and add the minced garlic.  Stir to coat well.  Place on a parchment paper lined sheet pan and bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.  Cool croutons on the pan.

Meanwhile, in large salad bowl, with wire whisk, mix together mayonnaise, Parmesan, lemon juice, 1 Tbsp olive oil, anchovy paste, and pepper.

Add lettuce and croutons to dressing in bowl; toss to coat.

Top with some shaved Parmesan.

Enjoy!