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Shrimp Caesar Salad
The flavor of this Shrimp Caesar Salad is amazing! It's an easy salad topped with baked croutons and a homemade greek yogurt caesar dressing!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 316 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Dressing
- ¼ cup Stonyfield Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup shaved Parmesan cheese plus more for serving
- 1 large garlic clove
- 1 tablespoon capers drained
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 lemon zested and juiced
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Salad and Shrimp
- 1 head of romaine chopped, about 4 cups
- 1 pound large shrimp 20 to 24 per pound, peeled and deveined, tails removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Croutons
- 4 lices French bread or other crusty bread, cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Make the dressing. In a small blender or food processor, blend the Greek yogurt, parmesan, garlic, capers, dijon mustard, lemon zest, lemon juice and black pepper.
- Cook the shrimp. Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat. Toss the shrimp with olive oil, salt and pepper, then transfer to the skillet and cook until shrimp is opaque, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Make the croutons. Preheat oven to 400°F. On a baking sheet, toss cut bread with oil, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Bake until golden brown, 5-10 minutes.
- Assemble salad. In a large bowl, toss the romaine lettuce with the dressing, shrimp and croutons. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Storage: Store all ingredients (lettuce, shrimp, & dressing) separately and combine once you're ready to make a salad fresh.
Nutrition Information
Calories
316kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
1085mg
(45%)
Potassium
140mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
666IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
126mg
(13%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 316
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 316kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 1085mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 140mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 666IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 126mg | 13% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.