Shrimp Caesar
While most Caesars drown the greens in a heavy dressing, this lemony version lets the taste of the shrimp shine through. Don't worry about the anchovies--they'll mellow in the dressing, giving it a rich taste that can't be duplicated.
Source: EatingWell Magazine, June/July 2005
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Ingredients
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Tips
Make Ahead Tip: The dressing (Step 1) will keep, in a jar in the refrigerator, for up to 3 days. Shake vigorously just before tossing with the salad.
Tip: To make homemade croutons: Toss 1 cup whole-grain bread cubes with 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, a pinch each of salt, pepper and garlic powder. Spread out on a baking sheet and toast at 350°F until crispy, turning occasionally, 15 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 2 1/2 cups
Per Serving:
257 calories; protein 21.1g 42% DV; carbohydrates 12.4g 4% DV; exchange other carbs 1; dietary fiber 1.6g 7% DV; sugars 3.5g; fat 13.7g 21% DV; saturated fat 3.6g 18% DV; cholesterol 155.5mg 52% DV; vitamin a iu 2648.3IU 53% DV; vitamin c 25.7mg 43% DV; folate 39.4mcg 10% DV; calcium 214.9mg 22% DV; iron 1.8mg 10% DV; magnesium 32.6mg 12% DV; potassium 181.2mg 5% DV; sodium 548.3mg 22% DV; thiamin 0.1mg 8% DV; added sugar 1g.
Exchanges:
1 vegetable, 1/2 starch, 4 lean meat
