MY CAESAR SALAD

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Romaine get a special treatment with the tasty, creamy salad dressing. It has a few veggies tossed in for color and crunch.-Julie Reynolds, Columbia, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 large garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup Miracle Whip
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese, divided
12 cups torn romaine
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup chopped cucumber
2 cups garlic croutons

Steps:

In a small bowl, mash garlic and salt, forming a paste. Whisk in the lemon juice, Miracle Whip, lemon zest, mustard and pepper. While whisking, gradually add oil in a steady stream until combined. Stir in 1/4 cup cheese. Refrigerate until serving., In a large bowl, combine the romaine, tomatoes, carrots and cucumber. Whisk dressing; drizzle desired amount over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with croutons and remaining cheese. Serve with remaining dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 379mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.