SPECIAL ROMAINE SALAD

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This jazzed-up romaine salad with homemade croutons is loaded with flavor. Curry powder gives the dressing zip, while crumbled blue cheese adds richness.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

4 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3 slices Italian bread (3/4 inch thick), cubed
2/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons buttermilk
4 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
1-1/2 teaspoons onion soup mix
1/8 teaspoon curry powder
1/8 teaspoon anchovy paste
8 cups torn romaine
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine oil and garlic powder. Add bread cubes; toss to coat. Arrange in a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. , For salad dressing, in a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, buttermilk, grated Parmesan cheese, soup mix, curry and anchovy paste. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. , In a salad bowl, combine romaine and blue cheese. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Garnish with shredded Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189 calories, Fat 16g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 300mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.