Easy Spicy Caesar Salad

• 1 head romaine lettuce, cored
• 1 1/4 cups creamy-style Caesar dressing
• 1 jalapeno pepper, quartered and unseeded
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime or lemon juice
• 2/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1 (5.5-ounce) package gourmet Caesar croutons
• Garnish: Parmesan cheese shavings

1. Separate lettuce into leaves; wash and pat dry with paper towels. Stack 5 leaves, and roll up tightly, beginning at 1 long end; cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces, making strips.
2. Process Caesar dressing, jalapeno pepper with seeds, and lime juice in a blender until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
3. Place romaine strips and 2/3 cup shredded cheese in a large bowl; drizzle with dressing mixture, and gently toss until coated. Sprinkle with croutons, and serve immediately. Garnish, if desired.
4. Note: For testing purposes only, we used Wishbone Creamy Caesar dressing for a sweeter flavor and Ken's Steak House Creamy Caesar dressing for a tangier flavor. For the gourmet croutons, we used Cardini's Gourmet Cut Caesar Croutons.

romaine lettuce, pepper, lime, parmesan cheese, gourmet caesar croutons, parmesan cheese shavings

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/easy-spicy-caesar-salad (may not work)