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This month's featured recipe... Heart Healthy Italian Caesar Salad --Seasoned Bread Cubes-- Small loaf Italian or sourdough bread, cubed 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 teaspoon dried oregano Olive oil-flavored cooking spray --Dressing-- 1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise 1/4 cup reduced-fat chicken broth 1 hard-boiled egg 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Cracked black pepper, to taste --Place in blender and blend until smooth --Salad-- Large head of Romaine lettuce, torn Small jar roasted red peppers packed in water, drained and diced 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Prehead oven to 350 degreees. Mix together garlic powder and oregano and add to a bowl with the cubed bread; lightly toss. Place bread cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet. Lightly spray bread with olive oil-flavored cooking spray. Bake until croutons are golden brown. In a large salad bowl, toss together Romain, peppers, dressing and croutons. Sprinkel salad with Parmesan cheese. Serve 4 servings Nutritional Analysis Per Serving: 386 calories; 14g fat; 52g carbohydrates; 13g protein; 65 mg cholesterol; 1597 mg sodium; 5g fiber; 58 mcg folate