Crisp Greens with Tonnato Dressing |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This dressing is inspired by Italian tonnato, a sauce made from pureed tuna, customarily served over thinly sliced veal. Imported Genova tonno (tuna) works well in this recipe. Ingredients:
1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise |
1/4 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth |
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar |
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper |
dash of ground red pepper |
2 garlic cloves, chopped |
1 (6-ounce) can light tuna in olive oil, drained |
8 cups torn romaine lettuce |
1 cup peeled sliced cucumber |
8 green bell pepper rings |
8 red bell pepper rings |
2 plum tomatoes, cut into (1/4-inch-thick) slices |
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, divided |
4 teaspoons capers, drained and divided |
Directions:
1. To prepare dressing, combine the first 9 ingredients in a blender; process until smooth, scraping sides.
2. To prepare salad, combine lettuce, cucumber, green bell pepper,red bell pepper, and plum tomatoes in a large bowl; add dressing, tossing gently to coat. Place about 2 1/2 cups salad on each of 4 plates. Sprinkle each serving with 1 tablespoon onion and 1 teaspoon capers.
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