My Caesar Salad

Name: My Caesar Salad
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 1 large garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1/4 cup Miracle Whip; 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/2 cup shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese, divided; 12 cups torn romaine; 2 medium tomatoes, chopped; 1 cup shredded carrots; 1 cup chopped cucumber; 2 cups garlic croutons

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 12 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Romaine get a special treatment with the tasty, creamy salad dressing. It has a few veggies tossed in for color and crunch.—Julie Reynolds, Columbia, Tennessee

Ingredients

1 large garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup Miracle Whip
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese, divided
12 cups torn romaine
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup chopped cucumber
2 cups garlic croutons

Directions

In a small bowl, mash garlic and salt, forming a paste. Whisk in the lemon juice, Miracle Whip, lemon zest, mustard and pepper. While whisking, gradually add oil in a steady stream until combined. Stir in 1/4 cup cheese. Refrigerate until serving.
In a large bowl, combine the romaine, tomatoes, carrots and cucumber. Whisk dressing; drizzle desired amount over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with croutons and remaining cheese. Serve with remaining dressing.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 168 calories, 13g fat (3g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 379mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.

Romaine get a special treatment with the tasty, creamy salad dressing. It has a few veggies tossed in for color and crunch.—Julie Reynolds, Columbia, Tennessee

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