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Caesar Salad with Cashew Dressing and Tofu “Croutons”

March 1, 2019 by Dan Blumenfeld Leave a Comment

5 from 1 reviews
Caesar Salad with Cashew Dressing and Tofu "Croutons"
 
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Prep time
1 hour
Total time
1 hour
 
Blended cashews and flaxseed take the place of oil in the dressing, while seasoned tofu works as a lower-carb alternative to regular croutons.
Author: Dan Blumenfeld
Recipe type: Salad
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
Dressing
  • ¼ cup raw cashews
  • 3 Tbsp water
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp flaxseed
  • 1½ tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp anchovy paste
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ⅛ tsp salt
Tofu "Croutons"
  • 14-16 oz extra firm tofu, drained, cut into ¾-inch cubes, and pressed between towels to extract extra water
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 3 tsp olive oil, divided
Salad
  • 8 cups chopped romaine lettuce (9 oz)
  • 1 cup thinly sliced English cucumber
  • ½ cup coarsely chopped parsley
  • ¼ cup thinly sliced scallions
  • 1 oz shaved Parmesan cheese
Instructions
  1. To prepare dressing: Place cashews in a small bowl and add enough hot water to cover. Soak for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Drain the cashews and transfer to a blender, along with all other dressing ingredients. Puree, then set aside.
  3. Meanwhile, prepare tofu "croutons": Whisk lemon juice, Worcestershire, garlic powder, and onion powder in large bowl. Add the tofu and toss to coat. Let stand for 15 minutes, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours. Transfer tofu to plate, discarding liquid.
  4. Heat 1½ tsp oil in large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Cook the tofu in two batches until golden and crisp on all sides, 6-8 minutes; drain.
  5. To prepare salad: Combine romaine, cucumber, parsley, and scallions in large bowl. Add dressing and toss to coat. Top with the tofu "croutons" and Parmesan.
Notes
From a screenshot provided by Shauna McInnes.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 2 cups salad + ⅓ cup tofu Calories: 251 Fat: 16 g Saturated fat: 3 g Carbohydrates: 14 g Sodium: 346 mg
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Spicy Maple Glazed Salmon for Two

December 7, 2016 by Dan Blumenfeld 1 Comment

5 from 1 reviews
Spicy Maple Glazed Salmon for Two
 
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Prep time
5 mins
Cook time
18 mins
Total time
23 mins
 
Author: Monique of Ambitiouskitchen.com
Recipe type: Entree
Cuisine: American
Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • (2) 6 oz wild salmon filets
  • 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the glaze from burning. Place salmon filets 2 inches apart on parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, soy sauce, dijon mustard, chili powder, cayenne pepper and garlic. Pour or generously brush the glaze over the salmon, reserving 2 tablespoons for glazing once salmon is done. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until salmon is done and flakes with a fork. For every inch of salmon filet thickness, you’ll need to bake for 15 minutes. Usually 18 minutes is perfect for me.
  3. Once salmon is done baking, remove from oven and pour remaining glaze on top.
Notes
Michelle made this for me for my housewarming, November 25th 2016.

http://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/2016/11/spicy-maple-glazed-salmon/
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1 filet Calories: 282 Fat: 11g Saturated fat: 1.6g Carbohydrates: 8.1g Sugar: 7g Fiber: .5g Protein: 34.6g
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Pear-Cranberry Prosecco Punch

December 7, 2016 by Dan Blumenfeld Leave a Comment

5 from 1 reviews
Pear-Cranberry Prosecco Punch
 
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Prep time
5 mins
Total time
5 mins
 
This beautiful cocktail is a terrific way to toast the New Year. Prosecco is a fruity, Italian sparkling wine.
Author: Weight Watchers
Recipe type: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Serves: 6
Ingredients
  • 1½ cups pear nectar, chilled
  • 1½ cups low-calories cranberry juice cocktail, chilled
  • 3 cups prosecco, or other sparkling wine, chilled
  • ½ small pear, thinly sliced into 6 wedges
Instructions
  1. For each drink: pour ¼ cup pear nectar and ¼ cup cranberry juice into a large wine glass; top with ½ cup Prosecco
  2. To garnish, cut a slit in each pear wedge and attach to side of glass.
  3. Serve immediately, 8 fluid ounces per serving.
Notes
Michelle made this for me for my housewarming, November 25th, 2016.
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