Receta Light on the Belly
After a heavy (guilt-free) weekend celebration of giving thanks I almost looked forward to getting back to the norm. Planning my meals and grocery trip for the week on our drive home was almost a beating- I was worn out on food period. So- it was natural that I chose to create my meals around the less heavy fare for this week. I based this salad around one that I've had at popular restaurants once or twice- Chicken Caesar Salad. But, instead of a creamy based salad dressing, usually running the calorie tally up to 900-1,000, I left out the mayo and eggs and made a Caesar vinaigrette dressing- I also changed up the proteins and added some whole grains to round it out to a wholesome meal.
Salmon Caesar Pasta Salad
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 (6oz) salmon filet, about 1-in thick
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
- 4 cups Romaine lettuce
- 3 cups penne pasta, cooked (about 6 oz)
- 1 (15 oz) can Hearts of Palm, salad cut3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, shredded
- Casear Vinaigrette Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Worchestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 slice centercut bacon
DIRECTIONS:
Sprinkle salmon evenly with lemon pepper. Place on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Broil 10 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork or until desired degree of doneness. Let stand 5 minutes; slice evenly into 4 (3oz) portions. Combine pasta, Romaine, hearts of palm, and 3 tablespoons parmesan in a medium bowl; toss well.
To prepare vinaigrette, combine oil and next 8 ingredients (oil through garlic) in a bowl, or food processor. Add 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese. Pulse or whisk until combined and cheese broken down. Add in crumbled bacon. To serve: Pour dressing over salad; arrage on 4 plates, top with salmon filet.
Nutrition Information
Serves 6, about 2 cups each
Calories: 428
Fat: 21 g
Carbohydrate: 34 g
Fiber: 6.5 g
Protein: 29 g