Shrimp Caesar Salad

Cooking Light. 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.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 3 cups

Ingredients

• Dressing

• 2  tablespoons light mayonnaise
• 2  tablespoons water
• 2  tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1  teaspoon  grated parmesan cheese
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon hot chili sauce, Sriracha, 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 lbs medium shrimp, cooked and peeled
• 1 (10 ounce) package  chopped romaine lettuce
• 3  tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
•  chopped fresh chives (optional)

Directions

1. To prepare dressing, combine mayonnaise and next 7 ingredients (through garlic), stirring with a whisk.
2. To prepare salad, combine croutons, 2 tablespoons cheese, shrimp, and lettuce in a large bowl.
3. Add dressing; toss well to coat.
4. Top with pine nuts.
5. Garnish with chives, if desired.
6. Serve immediately.