Caesar Salad with Croutons (Cupid's Delight- Year Two: Volume 11; February, 2012)

Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20- 25 min
Ready in: 40- 45 min
Serves: 6- 8

Ingredients:
CROUTONS:
3 T. olive oil
2 cloves garlic- minced
1/4 tsp. salt
4 c. bread in 1/2" cubes

DRESSING:
1/3 c. Parmesan cheese- grated
1/ 4 c. buttermilk
3 T. lemon juice
6 anchovy filets- rinsed and dried
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp. Dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic- minced
1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. olive oil

SALAD:
3 Romaine lettuce hearts- torn into bite-sized pieces
1 c. Parmesan cheese- grated

Directions:
- Move oven rack to center of oven and pre-heat to 350
- Whisk oil, garlic, and salt together in a large bowl
- Add bread cubes and toss until well-coated
- Spread bread onto a baking sheet, and bake until golden brown, about 20- 25 min
- Allow to cool
- Blend all dressing ingredients except oil in a blender on high speed until smooth, about 30 seconds
- With motor running, add oil in a steady stream
- Toss salad ingredients with cooled croutons and about 1/2 c. of dressing
- Serve with extra dressing on the side