Caesar On the Light Side

I found Jamie Oliver's twist on the traditional Caesar salad in Food and Wine Magazine.  Perfect for post holiday dieting season. It's delicious and works! Jamie uses Greek yogurt as a healthy alternative to heavy cream and sour cream.  I used anchovy paste instead of mashing anchovy fillets.  I also didn't use all of the Parmigiana- Reggiano cheese to cut down on even more calories.  Use freshly grated cheese it makes all the difference and the taste goes further so you can use less.  I used half the dressing on one full head of romaine lettuce and saved the other half for tomorrow night's salad.  Tried and true- this will become a favorite!!

Recipe: Caesar on the Light Side

INGREDIENTS

1. 1/3 cup low-fat or nonfat Greek-style yogurt
2. 2 anchovy fillets, mashed
3. 1 garlic clove, minced
4. 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
5. 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
6. 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
7. 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
8. Salt and freshly ground pepper
9. 1 large head of romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces

1. In a small bowl, whisk the yogurt with the anchovies, garlic, lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce. Whisk in the oil and half of the cheese and season with salt and pepper.
2. In a large bowl, toss the romaine with half the dressing and the remaining cheese. Serve, passing the remaining dressing at the table.

NOTES First Course to Main Course: Oliver turns this into a more substantial salad with broiled, flaked salmon or grilled chicken breast.