Prepare this delicious healthy caesar salad and enjoy it by itself, or add sweet peppers and grilled chicken.

servings per recipe: 4

fat per serving: 4g

calories per serving: 239

Ingredients

• 2 recipes caesar salad (recipe follows)
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of fat
• 2 roasted red sweet peppers, cored, seeded, and cut into strips

Preparation

• prepare a double batch of dressing for caesar salad. Place half of dressing in small bowl and refrigerate until needed
• place remaining dressing in large bowl, add chicken, and marinate in refrigerator for 1 hour. Bring to room temperature
• lightly coat gas or charcoal grill grate with grilling spray, and heat to medium-high
• remove chicken from marinade. Grill chicken, basting frequently with marinade, for 5 to 10 minutes per side, or until no longer pink in center when tested with sharp knife
• slice into 1/2-inch strips. Discard any remaining marinade
• transfer reserved salad dressing to blender and process for 15 seconds
• prepare salad as directed, and top with the peppers and chicken
• serve with 2 crisp breadsticks (1g fat)

caesar salad

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon anchovy paste
• 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup fat-free cottage cheese
• 1/4 cup light (1%) milk
• 2 1/2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 head romaine lettuce
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup plain low-fat croutons

Preparation

dressing:

• in a blender or food processor, combine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, anchovy paste, mustard, and worcestershire sauce; process until blended
• add cottage cheese, milk, and 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese. Process until dressing is smooth and creamy

salad:

• coarsely chop lettuce; add tomatoes, croutons, and dressing
• toss to combine
• sprinkle with Parmesan cheese