Ingredients

  • Olive-oil-flavored nonstick spray
  • 3 to 4 slices sourdough bread, cut 1/2 inch thick
  • 3 or 4 large cloves garlic
  • 8 tablespoons finely grated Parmigiano Reggiano
  • 1 cup low-fat buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 6 drops Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 flat anchovy fillets, drained, dried and minced
  • 2 teaspoons minced parsley
  • Few shakes salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 20 cups romaine lettuce torn into bite-size pieces (2 or 3 heads)

Method

  • Turn the oven to 450 degrees.
  • Spray the bread on both sides with nonstick spray; then rub with the cut side of several garlic cloves, reserving 1 clove for the dressing.
  • Toast the bread for about 10 minutes, on the bottom shelf of the oven, until brown, turning once.
  • Spoon the grated cheese into a small bowl.
  • Stir in the buttermilk, and blend well.
  • Mince 1 clove of garlic, and add to the mixture with mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire, anchovies, parsley, salt and pepper, whisk to blend.
  • For each salad, mix together 1/4 of the croutons with 5 cups of romaine and 1/4 of the salad dressing, and toss.