Tuna Caesar Salad

Why I Love This Recipe

By replacing most of the oil in a classic Caesar salad dressing with a purée of canned tuna we decrease the fat and increase the protein by eight times. The resulting dressing can makeover a simple green salad into a entrée that delivers protein, and transforms a popular creamy vinaigrette into a versatile cooking sauce.

Ingredients You'll Need

For the Tuna Caesar Dressing:
1 can (about 6 ounces) light tuna in water, drained
1 large clove garlic, halved Juice of
1 lemon 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan cheese Kosher salt, to taste*
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup fat-free milk

For the salad:
1 gallon romaine leaves that have been torn into bite-size pieces
1/2 cup diced red onion
1 1/2 cups plain croutons

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