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Greek Caesar Salad

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup (180 mL) light mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) fresh lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 tsp (5 mL) oregano, crumbled
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
• 1/8 tsp (0.5 mL) freshly ground pepper
• 8 cups (2 L) torn romaine lettuce
• 3/4 cup (180 mL) pitted ripe olives
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) shredded dry pack feta cheese
• For the pita croutons:
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil
• 1 tsp (5 mL) oregano, crumbled
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 pita bread

Directions

1. Make the pita croutons: Combine oil, oregano and garlic. Carefully split pita bread into 2 rounds. Brush oil mixture over both sides of bread rounds. Place on a cookie sheet. Bake at 400 F (200 C) for 5 to 7 minutes or until crisp and golden; cool. Break into small pieces.
2. To prepare dressing, whisk together first 6 ingredients (mayonnaise through pepper). Cover and refrigerate until serving.
3. Combine lettuce, olives, onion and cheese; toss with dressing. Sprinkle with pita croutons.