FLAVORFUL LEMONY CAESAR SALAD

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In Huntington, Connecticut, Kathy Kochiss relies on a recipe from a friend to fix this tasty tossed salad. "To save time, I take advantage of convenient ready-to-serve romaine in a bag as well as garlic-seasoned croutons for extra flavor," she adds.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/2 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
1/8 teaspoon pepper
9 cups torn romaine
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup salad croutons, optional
Sliced red onion, optional

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the oil, lemon juice, garlic, mustard, salt if desired and pepper. In a salad bowl, combine romaine and cheese. Drizzle with dressing; add croutons and onion if desired. Toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 calories, Fat 15g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 79mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges