Healthy Salads
• Grilled Shrimp Caesar Salad
Serves: 4
1/2 cup light Caesar dressing, divided
1 tbs. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 lb. uncooked divined and peeled large shrimp
6 cups torn Romaine lettuce
2 cups tomato edges
1 cup fat free seasoned crotons
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
Preheat a grill to medium high heat and mix 2 tbs, dressing, the lemon juice and pepper in a large bowl. Add the shrimp and toss to coat.
Grill the shrimp for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side and wait till they turn pink.
Toss the lettuce, tomatoes, croutons and remaining dressing in a large serving bowl and top with shrimp. Serve with sprinkled Parmesan cheese on top.
• Chicken Bow-Tie Pasta Salad
Serves: 4
2 cups bow-tie pasta, uncooked
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 pkg. grilled chicken breast strips
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup Italian dressing, divided
1/2 cup Colby and Monterey Jack Cheese crumbled
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
1/4 grated Parmesan cheese
Cook the pasta as the package directs, adding the broccoli to the cooking water for the last 2 minutes of the cooking time, then drain.
Toss the chicken, tomatoes, dressing, cheese, and olive in a large bowl and ass the pasta mixture and stir to combine.
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and refrigerate for several hours before serving.
• Easy Steak Salad
Serves: 4
5 cups torn Romaine lettuce
2 small plum tomatoes, sliced
1 yellow pepper, grilled and sliced across the grain
1/2 cup Colby and Monterey Jack cheese crumbles
1/2 cup Italian dressing
Divide the lettuce among 4 plates, top with tomatoes, pepper, steak and cheese. Drizzle with dressing and serve.
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Earthly Eating Recipe
Smart Pizza
Makes: 5 servings
1 pkg. Family-sized thin crust pizza
12 cup ranch dressing
1 cup cucumber spears
1 cup baby carrots
1 cup cherry tomatoes
2 1/2 cups strawberries, halved
Bake the pizza as the package directs. Meanwhile, pour the dressing into a small bowl and place on a serving platter. Surround it with the cucumbers, carrots and tomatoes. Serve the pizza with the strawberries, dressing and veggie dippers.
Happy Eating!
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