Eggless Caesar Salad

Makes 4 servings

You won't miss the eggs in this creamy Caesar salad. Top it with grilled chicken or shrimp to make a hearty lunch or light dinner. In later phases of The South Beach Diet you can add a quick multigrain crouton: Just cut 2 slices multigrain bread into 1D 2-inch cubes, toss with 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, and toast in a 400°F oven until crisp, about 8 minutes.

• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 anchovy fillets, minced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 (1 1/2-pound) head romaine lettuce, chopped (8 to 10 cups)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Whisk together lemon juice, anchovies, garlic and mustard in a large bowl; slowly whisk in oil. Stir in cheese and season to taste with salt and pepper. Add lettuce, toss and serve.

NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS per serving:

Calories 160 Total Fat 16 g Saturated 2.5 g Protein 3 g

Carbohydrate 4 g Fiber 2 g Sodium 125 mg

Recipes adapted from The South Beach Diet Cookbook © 2004

by Arthur Agatston, M.D., and The South Beach Diet Quick & Easy

Cookbook © 2005 by Arthur Agatston, M.D.

Permission granted by Rodale, Inc.