Description
A recipe for Heart Healthy Italian Bread Salad

Ingredients

• Seasoned Bread Cubes
  
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
  
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  
• Small loaf Italian or sourdough bread, cubed
  
• Olive oil-flavored cooking spray
  
• Dressing
  
• 1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
  
• 1/4 cup reduced-fat chicken broth
  
• 1 hard-boiled egg
  
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  
• 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  
• Cracked pepper to taste
  
• Salad
  
• Large head of Romaine lettuce, torn
  
• Small jar roasted red peppers packed in water, drained and diced
  
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation
Seasoned Bread Cubes
Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix together garlic powder and oregano and add to a bowl with cubed bread; lightly toss. Place bread cubes in single layer on baking sheet. Lightly spray bread with olive oil-flavored cooking spray. Bake until croutons are golden brown.

Dressing
Place in blender and blend until smooth.

Salad
In large salad bowl, toss together Romaine, peppers, dressing and croutons. Sprinkle salad with Parmesan cheese. Serve.

Nutrition
Approximate Nutritional Analysis (per serving): 386 calories; 14 g fat; 52 g carbohydrates; 13 g protein; 65 mg cholesterol; 1597 mg sodium; 5 g fiber; 58 mcg folate

Serves
Yield: 4 servings

Variations
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