Special Romaine Salad Recipe

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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.

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Special Romaine Salad Recipe

Prep: 25 min. + chilling Bake: 15 min.

Yield: 10 Servings

25 15 40

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

Directions

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. Yield: 10 servings.

Nutritional Facts 3/4 cup equals 189 calories, 16 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 12 mg cholesterol, 300 mg sodium, 7 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Special Romaine Salad in Country Woman Christmas Annual 2009, p50