Special Romaine Salad

Name: Special Romaine Salad
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 10 servings.
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

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

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.