Leftover Turkey Caesar Salad With Homemade Croutons

Put those Thanksgiving extras to good use with this quick and easy salad! Turkey breast, shredded Parmesan sit and homemade croutons sit atop a bed of fresh and crunchy romaine in this classic dish.

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Endnotes:

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Ingredients

4 slices (1 ounce each) whole grain bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
2 cups chopped cooked turkey breast
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup light Caesar salad dressing

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°F. Combine bread cubes, oil, salt, basil, rosemary, and thyme on large baking sheet; gently toss to coat. Arrange in single layer. Bake 12 minutes, stirring halfway through. Cool completely.

Arrange lettuce on 4 serving plates. Top evenly with turkey, croutons, and cheese; drizzle with dressing. Serve immediately.

Yield: 4 servings. Serving size: 1/4 of recipe.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:
Calories: 258, Carbohydrates: 16 g, Protein: 24 g, Fat: 10 g, Saturated Fat: 3 g, Cholesterol: 51 mg, Sodium: 589 mg, Fiber: 4 g

Exchanges per serving: 1 Bread/Starch, 1/2 Fat, 1 Vegetable, 3 Meat.