Tuna Caesar Salad

Name: Tuna Caesar Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 can about 6 ounces light chunk tuna in water, drained; 1 large garlic clove, halved Juice of; 1 lemon 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon freshly grated parmesan cheese kosher salt, to taste*; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1/4 cup nonfat milk; 1 gallon romaine leaf, that have been torn into bite-size pieces; 1/2 cup diced red onion; 1 1/2 cups croutons

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Recipe by Chef #1365024

By replacing most of the oil in a classic Caesar salad dressing with a purée of canned tuna we decrease the fat and increase the protein by eight times. The resulting dressing can makeover a simple green salad into a entrée that delivers protein, and transforms a popular creamy vinaigrette into a versatile cooking sauce.

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READY IN: 10mins

SERVES: 6

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

1

can about 6 ounces light chunk tuna in water, drained
1

large garlic clove, halved Juice of
1

lemon 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2

tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1

tablespoon freshly grated parmesan cheese kosher salt, to taste*
¹⁄₄

teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
¹⁄₄

cup nonfat milk
1

gallon romaine leaf, that have been torn into bite-size pieces
¹⁄₂

cup diced red onion
1 ¹⁄₂

cups croutons

DIRECTIONS

To make the dressing, purée all of the dressing ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth. Toss the romaine, red onion and dressing in a large salad bowl. Add the croutons and toss; serve immediately.
Servings: 6.
Nutritional Information Per Serving:
Calories 80; Total fat 5g; Saturated fat 1g; Cholesterol 10mg; Sodium 115mg; Carbohydrate 1g; Fiber 0g; Protein 8g; Vitamin A 0%DV**; Vitamin C 6%DV; Folate 1%DV; Calcium 2%DV; Iron 2%DV; Potassium 3%DV
Nutrition Information for Dressed Salad Per Serving: Calories 140; Total fat 6g; Saturated fat 1g; Cholesterol 10mg; Sodium 180mg; Carbohydrate 13g; Fiber 4g; Protein 11g; Vitamin A 170%DV; Vitamin C 70%DV; Folate 54%DV; Calcium 8%DV; Iron 15%DV; Potassium 14%DV *For salt, indicated as the amount “to taste,” no amount of the ingredient is included in the analysis.
*Daily Value.

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