Recipes: A Picnic on the Patio

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september 2002

A Picnic on the Patio

Shrimp Caesar Salad Sandwiches

(makes 4 servings)

3/4	pound cooked large shrimp, cleaned and sliced length-wise
2 1/2	tablespoons light mayonnaise
2	tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
1/8	teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2	teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/8	teaspoon garlic powder
1	tablespoon fresh lemon juice
4	large leaves romaine lettuce, torn into small pieces
2	whole wheat pita breads, cut in half

Combine the sliced shrimp with the mayonnaise, cheese, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic powder, and lemon juice. Keep cold until ready to use.
To make the sandwiches, open the pita halves and divide the lettuce between them. Top with shrimp salad. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Per serving:	221 calories (26% calories from fat), 22 g protein, 6 g total fat (1.5 g saturated fat), 19 g carbohydrate, 2 g dietary fiber, 135 mg cholesterol, 481 mg sodium, 258 mg potassium
Diabetic exchanges:	2 1/2 lean protein, 1 carbohydrate (bread/starch)

Green Bean and Cherry Tomato Salad

(makes 4 servings)

1/2	pound green beans, trimmed
6	ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
1	shallot, minced
1/4	cup fresh basil, torn into pieces
1	tablespoon olive oil
1	tablespoon red wine vinegar
2	teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/8	teaspoon kosher salt
	Freshly grated pepper

Cook the beans in simmering water until crisp cooked. Refresh in ice water, drain and place in a bowl. Add the tomatoes, shallot, and basil.
In a small cup, combine the oil, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper. Drizzle over the vegetables. Allow to marinate in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Per serving:	62 calories (52% calories from fat), 1 g protein, 4 g total fat (0.5 g saturated fat), 6 g carbohydrate, 3 g dietary fiber, 0 cholesterol, 124 mg potassium, 261 mg potassium
Diabetic exchanges:	1/2 carbohydrate (1 vegetable), 1 fat

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