Classy Caesar Salad

This healthy Caesar salad can be a great addition to any meal or you can make it the main attraction by adding fish or chicken to top it.

Ingredients:

• 2 large heads Romaine lettuce
• 4 tbsp egg substitute
• 1 large garlic clove, peeled, sliced in half
• 1/4 cup + 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp
• 1/4 tsp fresh cracked pepper
• 1/2 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese
• 3 slices whole wheat crusty French bread cut into 1 inch cubes
• 1 tbsp garlic olive oil

Directions:

To make garlic olive oil, place garlic clove halves in 1/4 cup olive oil and set aside while you prepare your salad and croutons. Cut romaine lettuce lengthwise through the center of the rib and then into 1 1/2 inch pieces. With wire whisk, mix together the egg substitute, garlic olive oil less 1 tablespoon, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, salt and pepper. In medium size skillet, on medium high heat, add the 1 tablespoon garlic olive oil. Add the cubed bread and toss until cubes are crisp. To the prepared romaine pieces, add the dressing mixture and toss. Add the Parmesan cheese and toss together with fresh hot crusty croutons.

Number of Servings: 4

Notes from the Cook: This is the light & healthy version of the classic Caesar salad. As a variation you can add grilled fish, chicken or seafood and make it an entree.