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Buffalo Shrimp Salad

Chopped Romaine, spring mix, shredded carrots, tomatoes, diced red onions and cucumbers tossed in Caesar dressing topped with Buffalo shrimp

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Servings: 4

Buffalo shrimp:

• 2½ tablespoons cayenne pepper sauce
• 1¼ teaspoons olive oil
• 2½ teaspoons lemon juice
• ¼ teaspoon garlic, minced
• 2½ teaspoons parsley leaves, chopped
• ½ pound peeled, deveined shrimp
• ¾ teaspoon hot chili sauce

Caesar dressing:

• 2 tablespoons part skim ricotta cheese
• 2 tablespoons nonfat plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons buttermilk
• 1½ teaspoons lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
• ½ teaspoon grated parmesan cheese

Salad:

• 8 cups chopped Romaine lettuce
• 4 cups spring lettuce mix
• ½ cup carrots, shredded
• 1 cup red grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise
• 1 medium red onion, diced ¼-inch
• ½ cup cucumbers, diced ¼-inch
• 1 tablespoon blue cheese crumbles
• 1 cup cheese garlic croutons

Instructions

Buffalo shrimp: In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients except shrimp. Stir until well blended. Add shrimp and toss to evenly coat. Marinate for 8 hours in refrigerator. Place marinated shrimp on a baking sheet. Place in a preheated 350 degree oven for 8 to 10 minutes.

Caesar dressing: Place all ingredients in a blender or food processer. Blend until smooth.

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Salad preparation: Combine Romaine, spring mix, carrots, grape tomatoes, red onion, cucumbers and Caesar dressing. Toss to evenly coat.

Top salad with Buffalo shrimp, blue cheese and croutons.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 173, Total Fat 4 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Sodium 604 mg, Carbs 19 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 17 g

Edamame Nut Salad

Servings: 2

Salad:

• 2 ounces fresh baby spinach
• 4 ounces chopped Romaine lettuce
• 2 tablespoons roasted sliced almonds
• 2 ounces diced Granny Smith apples
• 1 ounce shredded carrots
• 2 tablespoons dried sweetened cranberries
• 1 ounce thawed edamame soybeans
• 2 tablespoons roasted sunflower seeds

Creamy poppy seed dressing:

• 2 teaspoons fresh orange juice
• 2 teaspoons low-calorie, no-cholesterol mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons light sour cream
• ½ teaspoon honey
• ⅛ teaspoon poppy seeds
• ¼ teaspoon grated orange rind

Instructions

Combine 1 ounce of spinach and 2 ounces of Romaine lettuce.

Place diced apples in lemon water to prevent browning. Drain well before use. (1 tablespoon lemon juice per 1 cup of water.)

To make creamy poppy seed dressing, combine dressing ingredients and mix until well-combined.

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In a mixing bowl, toss mixed greens, 1 tablespoon almonds, 1 ounce Granny Smith apples, ½ ounce carrots and 2 tablespoons dressing. Garnish with 1 tablespoon dried cranberries, ½ ounce edamame beans and 1 tablespoon sunflower seeds. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 200, Total Fat 11 g, Saturated Fat 1.5 g, Sodium 90 mg, Carbs 23 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 6 g

Ellie Krieger’s Spinach Salad with Roasted Grapes and Butternut Squash

Serving: 4

Salad:

• 12 ounces butternut squash, peeled, cubed ½ inch
• 2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
• 8 ounces red seedless grapes
• 2 tablespoon pumpkin seeds (pepitas), shelled, toasted
• 8 ounces baby spinach
• 2 tablespoons tarragon leaves

Maple Dijon vinaigrette:

• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

Roasted squash and grapes: In a bowl, toss squash, grapes, olive oil, maple syrup and salt until evenly coated. Place on sheet pan in a single layer. Do not overcrowd. Cook until squash and grapes are lightly brown, but still retain their shapes.

Maple Dijon vinaigrette: In a bowl, add all ingredients and whisk until well blended.

Salad preparation: In a bowl, place 2 cups spinach and 1½ teaspoons tarragon leaves. Add 2 tablespoons vinaigrette, and toss to evenly coat. Evenly top with ⅓ cup roasted squash, 1 ounce roasted grapes and 1½ teaspoons toasted pumpkin seeds.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 290, Total Fat 18 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Sodium 390 mg, Carbs 34 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 3 g

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