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!

Tabasco makes everything taste better!
Tabasco makes everything taste better!

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:

I think the horseradish is still my favorite, but roasted red pepper is a close second
I think the horseradish is still my favorite, but roasted red pepper is a close second

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!

the dressing seriously makes this salad!
the dressing seriously makes this salad!

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!