Rating: 4 stars
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  • 3 star values: 4
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Top romaine lettuce with grated Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, shrimp, croutons, and a homemade Caesar dressing for a satisfying main-dish salad.

Recipe by Cooking Light May 2007

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Recipe Summary

prep:
10 mins
total:
10 mins
Yield:
4 servings (serving size: 3 cups salad and 2 1/4 teaspoons pine nuts)
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Ingredients

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Directions

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

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  • 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.

Chef's Notes

Precooked shrimp speed up preparation for this classic salad. If you purchase raw shrimp, cook them in boiling water for two minutes or until done.

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Nutrition Facts

295 calories; calories from fat 29%; fat 9.4g; saturated fat 1.7g; mono fat 2.1g; poly fat 4g; protein 38.6g; carbohydrates 12.2g; fiber 1.8g; cholesterol 261mg; iron 5.2mg; sodium 462mg; calcium 149mg.
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