LEMON ARTICHOKE ROMAINE SALAD

Lemon Artichoke Romaine Salad image

"I created this dish when I was trying to duplicate a very lemony Caesar salad," recalls Kathy Armstrong of Post Falls, Idaho. "I think my version is not only delicious but more healthful, too!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

10 cups torn romaine
4 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed quartered artichoke hearts, rinsed and drained
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
3 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Place first 4 ingredients in a large bowl. Place all remaining ingredients except cheese in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well. Pour over salad; toss to coat., Sprinkle with cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 541mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges