Lunch: Baby Romaine Salad with Spicy Lime Dressing and Cilantro
Recipe By: Kristin Donnelly This salad is the perfect accompaniment to heavier Southwestern and Mexican cuisine.
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Health and fertility benefits of Baby Romaine Salad with Spicy Lime Dressing and Cilantro
Romaine lettuce contains chromium, which helps maintain normal blood glucose levels by making insulin more efficient. The chromium in romaine lettuce also promotes weight loss due to its ability to help control cravings, reduce hunger, and control fat in the blood.
Ingredients
2 tbsp. fresh lime juice
1 clove garlic
1 serrano chile
3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 package baby romaine lettuce
1 pt. cherry tomatoes
1/3 c. crumbled ricotta salata cheese (about 2 ounces)
1/3 c. finely chopped scallion greens
3/4 c. Cilantro leaves
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the lime juice, garlic and serrano chile and let stand for 15 minutes.
Discard the garlic and chile and slowly whisk the olive oil into the lime juice; season with salt and pepper. Add the baby romaine, cherry tomatoes, ricotta salata, scallion greens and cilantro and toss well. Season the salad with salt and pepper and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 4
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories 0 | ||
| Fat 0 | ||
| Carbohydrate 0 | ||
| Protein 0 | ||
