Shrimp Caesar Salad

Precooked shrimp speed up preparation. If you purchase raw shrimp, cook them in boiling water for two minutes or until done. Sriracha Thai hot sauce adds spicy heat to the dressing; omit it for a mild dish. Serve with sauvignon blanc.

Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 3 cups salad and 2 1/4 teaspoons pine nuts)

Ingredients

• Dressing:
• 2  tablespoons  light mayonnaise
• 2  tablespoons  water
• 2  tablespoons  fresh lemon juice
• 1  teaspoon  grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4  teaspoon  freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4  teaspoon  Sriracha (hot chile sauce, such as Huy Fong)
• 1/8  teaspoon  Worcestershire sauce
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 
  Salad:
• 3/4  cup  fat-free seasoned croutons
• 2  tablespoons  grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 1/2  pounds  medium shrimp, cooked and peeled
• 1  (10-ounce) package chopped romaine lettuce
• 3  tablespoons  pine nuts, toasted
• Chopped fresh chives (optional)

Preparation

To prepare dressing, combine mayonnaise and next 7 ingredients (through garlic), stirring with a whisk.

To prepare salad, combine croutons, 2 tablespoons cheese, shrimp, and lettuce in a large bowl. Add dressing; toss well to coat. Top with pine nuts. Garnish with chives, if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

295 (29% from fat)

Fat:

9.4g (sat 1.7g,mono 2.1g,poly 4g)

Protein:

38.6g

Carbohydrate:

12.2g

Fiber:

1.8g

Cholesterol:

261mg

Iron:

5.2mg

Sodium:

462mg

Calcium:

149mg