Tag: romaine lettuce

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Crunchy Chicken Caesar Wraps

Ingredients 6-12 prepared chicken tenders (or store-bought) 1 cup homemade Caesar dressing (or store-bought) 6 large burrito-sized tortillas 1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped ⅓ cup shaved parmesan CesseInstructions CHICKEN TENDERS: If you’re using store-bought chicken tenders, prepare according to package directions. If you’re using mine, the recipe is listed here. DRESSING: While the chicken […]

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Falafel Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 1 cup dried chickpeas 2 cups packed flat-leaf parsley, divided ¼ cup chopped red onion plus 1/4 cup thinly sliced, divided 2 cloves garlic 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 3 tablespoons lemon juice, divided 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon salt, divided 5 tablespoons tahini 5 tablespoons warm water 6 cups […]

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cauliflower tabbouleh with halloumi chees

Ingredients 7 oz. halloumi cheese 1 tbsp olive oil 3 oz. baby gem lettuce or Romaine lettuce 2 tbsp pistachio nuts (optional) salt and pepper, to taste Low-carb tabbouleh 9 oz. cauliflower 1 (4 oz.) tomato ½ cup (¼ oz.) fresh parsley 2 (1 oz.) scallions ¼ cup olive oil 2 tbsp lemon juice ½ […]

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Lebanese Fattoush Salad

Ingredients Dressing: 1 ½ teaspoon ground sumac ¼ cup olive oil 3 tablespoons lemon juice 2 cloves garlic, pressed 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses 1 tablespoon honey ½ teaspoon dried mint ¼ teaspoon kosher salt Fattoush Salad: 1 large pita pocket, chopped into small pieces 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon za’atar seasoning 2 Persian cucumbers, […]

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Creamy Chicken Tortellini Caesar Salad

Ingredients 1 (9-ounce) package tortellini pasta (such as 4 cheese) 6 sliced french bread, day old is best (or even two) 3 tablespoons melted butter ½ teaspoon garlic powder a big pinch of salt 2-3 hearts of romaine lettuce, chopped 14 ounces cooked grilled chicken, diced or sliced 1 batch Caesar dressing shaved parmesan, for […]

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Lebanese Fattoush Salad

Ingredients Dressing: 1 ½ teaspoon ground sumac ¼ cup olive oil 3 tablespoons lemon juice 2 cloves garlic, pressed 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses 1 tablespoon honey ½ teaspoon dried mint ¼ teaspoon kosher salt Fattoush Salad: 1 large pita pocket, chopped into small pieces 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon za’atar seasoning 2 Persian cucumbers, […]

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Chopped Chicken & Sweet Potato Salad

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 3 cups coarsely chopped escarole or romaine lettuce ½ cup cooked diced sweet potato 3 ounces shredded cooked chicken ¼ cup sliced apple 2 tablespoons apple-cider vinaigrette (see Tip) ¼ cup chopped avocado 2 tablespoons roasted unsalted sunflower seeds ½ ounce low-fat Cheddar cheese, cubed Directions Step 1 Toss escarole (or romaine), […]

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BLT Salad with Eggs Sunny Side Up

Ingredients 3 cups French or ciabatta bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 4 ounces) 4 cups torn romaine lettuce 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 bacon slices 12 ounces cherry tomatoes on the vine 4 large eggs 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Creamy Tomato Soup Nutritional Information How to Make It […]

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BLT Bread Salad

Aaron adores bacon and enjoys a salad with creamy dressing, though the texture of raw tomatoes remains a challenge for him. Julie appreciates the versatility of this salad, and she can substitute avocado for the tomatoes or add grilled chicken to make it an entrée. Ingredients 1/3 cup nonfat buttermilk 2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise 2 […]

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Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad

This salad dressing mimics the flavor of a typical Caesar but in a vinaigrette form. Ingredients 2 ounces French bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 2 cups) Cooking spray 2 (8-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, halved lengthwise 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon bottled […]