This is my modified version of Jillians lunch, simply because after I cooked my shrimp, it only came to 1.5 ounces! I knew I needed more protein, so cottage cheese splashed with Tabasco was the perfect fit!

Then when I put in the rest of the ingredients into calorieking.com, my lunch, even with the salad dressing (which is amazing – I’ll tell you in a second!) only came in at 360 calories, so I have three tablespoons of hummus and 4 ounces of celery on the side:

So Jillian’s lunch recommendation was Arugala salad with shrimp and grapes. I could not find arugala at my store, so my blend is romaine and boston lettuce. I added diced carrots, a diced radish, red grapes, 1/2 ounce herbed feta and of course shrimp!

By now you are saying what is so special about this dressing? I think its the perfect combo of sweet and savory!
In a blender I put:
- 1/3 cup green grapes
- 1 tsp. olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 heaping tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 tsp. minced garlic
- salt and pepper to taste
- blend away!
This generous amount of salad dressing comes in at 90 calories, 5 fat and 9 grams of carbs. If I could get away with licking my plate, I think I would! All together lunch comes in at 420 calories, 14 grams of fat and 39 grams of carbs.
Okay, I took my last afternoon break before I go to the eye doctor. Come back tonight for Baja-Battered Fish Tacos with Black Bean Refried Beans and a quick Grilled Salsa!
That dressing sounds so good and easy!!
Great job Biz!
Oooh, that dressing does sound incredible!
You and your Tobasco ! I’ve heard of lots of stuff on cottage cheese,but never Tobasco. LOVE IT! Not gonna knock it till I try it 🙂
I love the regular Tribe hummus, haven’t had the courage to try the horse radish. Does it takes like radishes? (sorry if that’s an elementary question, still expanding my taste buds!)
Horseradish reminds me of wasabi – spicy, but flavorful – try it, I think you’ll like it!
Oh I have to tell you- I did get the 30 day shread dvd and watched it last night- My hubby laughed at me because I watched it instead of doing it. I like to watch first to see what I am getting into. I am very afraid!! I would like to have it done by the end of May and I am a little late in starting so I figure I will be done by May 35th- what do you think?
RobinSue – that is too funny! You can do it! I’ll be checking in on you!
The dressing does sound yummy! I never would have thought to sweeten it with grapes- BRAVO!!!
Oooh, can’t wait to see the fish tacos!
Oh wow, that salad with dressing looks great!
anything with Tabasco is perfect!
That dressing does sound fantastic! Thanks for the recipe!! You know I’m in love with the CC and Tobasco 😉
What an interesting dressing with the grapes. I will have to try that!
Cottage cheese, hummus and salads my fav foods.
that dressing sounds so interesting – i would never think it put grapes in a dressing.
What a great lunch and your dressing sounds perfect!
That dressing sounds so good – did you use a regular-sized blender?
Yes, I used a regular sized blender – I ended up adding about 1/2 tablespoon more of vinegar (a total of 1.5 tablespoons) to get the right consistency. yum!
Thanks – I’m going to make it!
thanks for the dressing recipe!