Hearts of Romaine with Creamy Lime Vinaigrette Recipe

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Hearts of Romaine with Creamy Lime Vinaigrette
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Ingredients:

  • 1 large garlic clove, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tbsp fresh lime juice , or to taste
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 to 2 tbsp water
  • 4 heads of romaine , the pale-green inner leaves washed, spun-dry , and torn into bite-size pieces (about 12 cups) and the outer leaves reserved for another use

Directions:

  1. In a blender or small food processor blend the garlic paste, the mustard, the lime juice, the mayonnaise, and salt and pepper to taste until the mixture is smooth and with the motor running add the oil in a stream. Blend the mixture until it emulsified, add enough of the water to thin the vinaigrette to the desired consistency, and blend the vinaigrette until it is combined well. In a large bowl toss the romaine with the vinaigrette.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 89.93 Kcal (377 kJ)
Calories from fat 73.21 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.13g 13%
Cholesterol 1.93mg 1%
Sodium 41.65mg 2%
Potassium 238.65mg 5%
Total Carbs 3.23g 1%
Sugars 1.11g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1.89g 8%
Protein 1.01g 2%
Vitamin C 5mg 8%
Iron 1mg 5%
Calcium 32.9mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 79.88 Kcal (334 kJ)
Calories from fat 65.03 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.23g 13%
Cholesterol 1.72mg 1%
Sodium 37mg 2%
Potassium 211.97mg 5%
Total Carbs 2.87g 1%
Sugars 0.99g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1.68g 8%
Protein 0.9g 2%
Vitamin C 4.4mg 8%
Iron 0.8mg 5%
Calcium 29.2mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.1
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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