Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                        Croutons
  5               cups  cubed French bread -- (1/2")
                        Olive oil non-stick cooking spray
  1           teaspoon  dried Italian seasoning
                        Dressing
     3/4           cup  buttermilk
     1/2           cup  fat-free mayonnaise
     1/4      teaspoon  salt
  2             cloves  garlic -- peeled
  2        tablespoons  extra-virgin olive oil
                        Salad
  15              cups  romaine lettuce -- torn
     1/2        medium  red onion -- thinly sliced
                        separated into rings
     1/2           cup  grated Parmesan cheese
     1/8      teaspoon  black pepper -- freshly ground

Preparation:

Heat oven to 300°F. Place bread cubes in single layer on ungreased cookie sheet. Generously spray cubes with non-stick cooking spray; sprinkle with Italian seasoning. Bake at 300°F. for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in blender container, combine 3/4 cup buttermilk, mayonnaise, salt and garlic; blend until smooth. through center of blender lid, slowly add oil, blending just until combined. If necessary, add up to 1/4 cup additional buttermilk for desired dressing consistency. Refrigerate until serving time. Just before serving, place lettuce and onion in large salad bowl. Add dressing to salad; toss gently to coat. Add croutons and cheese; sprinkle with pepper. Toss gently. 12 (1-1/3 cup) serving.

Nutritional Information:

97 Calories (kcal); 4g Total Fat; (35% calories from fat); 4g Protein; 12g Carbohydrate; 3mg Cholesterol; 331mg Sodium