Caesar-Style Salad with Rustic Croutons

Who doesn’t love Caesar salad? This salad makes a great nonstarchy vegetable side that you can enjoy with just about any entrée!
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- Prep time
- 15 min
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- Cook time
- 10 min
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- Servings
- 4 Servings
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- Serving size
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1 cup
Ingredients
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whole wheat bread or French bread (torn into 1/2-inch pieces)
- 2 oz
- 57 g
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garlic powder
- 1/8 tsp
- 1/8 tsp
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reduced-fat mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp
- 2 tbsp
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fat-free or low-fat buttermilk
- 1/2 cup
- 1/2 cup
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Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1 1/2 tbsp
- 1 1/2 tbsp
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prepackaged mixed greens
- 4 cup
- 4 cup
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Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
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In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, mayonnaise, garlic powder, salt (optional) and pepper (optional) to taste. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour in order to thicken slightly.
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Meanwhile, place the bread pieces on a baking sheet and bake 8 minutes or until slightly firm. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
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Place mixed greens in a salad bowl, add dressing and cheese, and toss gently, yet thoroughly to coat. Season lightly with salt and pepper, if desired. Add croutons, toss gently and serve immediately.
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*Note: Optional salt and pepper is not included in the nutrition information above.