• Healthy
• Vegetarian

Ingredients

1. 1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise
2. 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
3. 4 garlic cloves
4. 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
5. 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
6. 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
7. 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco
8. 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
9. Salt and freshly ground pepper
10. 10 hearts of romaine, halved lengthwise
11. 10 slices crusty peasant bread
12. 3 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, shaved

Directions

1. Light a grill. In a blender or mini food processor, blend the mayonnaise with the vinegar, garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco. With the machine on, gradually add 1/2 cup of the vegetable oil until the Caesar dressing is creamy. Season with salt and pepper, cover and refrigerate.
2. Lightly brush the hearts of romaine with 1 tablespoon of the oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill over moderately high heat, turning once or twice, until lightly charred but still crisp, about 3 minutes.
3. Lightly brush the bread with the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Grill, turning once, until toasted, about 2 minutes.
4. Spread half of the Caesar dressing on a large platter. Arrange the grilled hearts of romaine on top and brush with the remaining dressing. Garnish with the cheese shavings and serve the grilled bread alongside.