Caesar Salad

• ½ box silken lite firm tofu (6 ounces)
• 1/3 cup water
• ½ Tbsp. each: prepared mustard
• ½ Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
• ½ Tbsp. garlic powder
• 4 Tbsp. each: balsamic vinegar
• 4 Tbsp. grated parmesan cheese
• 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
• 1 Tbsp. anchovy paste

Place tofu in a blender or food processor. Blend well with the water. Add the rest of the ingredients and blend until smooth. Refrigerate and keep well chilled until ready to serve.

Makes 8 servings. Serving size: 3 Tbsp.

Great Caesar ideas:

Chicken Caesar:
Toss romaine lettuce with the dressing and serve with warm strips of chicken salad. Garnish with toasted french bread slices.

3 Bean Caesar:
Toss romaine lettuce with the dressing and 3 types of beans: green, kidney and black. Garnish with toasted french bread slices.

Broccoli Caesar:
Toss romaine lettuce with the dressing and steamed broccoli flowerets Garnish with toasted french bread slices.

Pasta Caesar:
Toss the dressing with macaroni and your favorite salad veggies. 
 
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Nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories 40
Calories from Fat 15
Saturated Fat 0g
Total Fat 2g
Cholesterol 5mg
Sodium  160mg
Total Carbohydrate 3g
Dietary Fiber 0g
Protein 3g
 
Exchanges: ½ meat, ½ bread
Source: Food for Health Newsletter May, 1998