Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups (3/4-inch) cubed Italian bread (about 3 ounces)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 3/4 cup nonfat cottage cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 large garlic clove, peeled
  • 4 1/2 cups tightly packed torn chicory (curly endive)
  • 4 1/2 cups tightly packed torn romaine lettuce
  • 2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped

Method

  • Place bread cubes in a bowl; drizzle oil over the bread cubes, tossing well. Arrange bread cubes in single layer on a baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 8 minutes or until golden. Let cool.
  • Place cottage cheese in food processor, and process 2 minutes or until smooth, scraping sides of bowl once. Add the pepper and next 4 ingredients; process until well-blended. Spoon mixture into a bowl; set aside.
  • Combine the chicory, romaine, and bread cubes in a bowl; toss gently. Add dressing, toss gently to coat. Top with chopped egg.