Dieter's Herbed Shrimp and Watermelon Salad

From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...This is another of the main course salads I rely on when I'm watching my weight. It is simple to make, and I've come to love the texture and melded flavors of the herbs and vegetables that bolster the shrimp used in the salad. I use large shrimp, not because they're better, but because they are easier to peel and portion, and I always seem to be in a hurry these days. I prefer to make the salad using oregano or basil, while the Silver Fox is keen on mint. Often the final choice depends on what fresh herbs I have on hand. Unfortunately, the watermelon, which adds a pleasant sweetness to the salad, gets goopy if it sits too long, so plan to make only what's required for the meal at hand. The recipe can, however, be doubled if you have a need for 8 salads. Here is how this salad comes together.

A Dieter's House Salad

From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...Here is another main course salad for those who are watching their weight. It is unusual because no oil is used in the dressing that's used to coat the salad greens. I've found that a pan reduction nicely serves that purpose without adding additional fat to the salad. I use baby spinach as the base for my salad because it is so nutritious, but feel free to use any green you  like. I've used mushrooms and zucchini as my add-ins, but any low-carb vegetable can be used. Do use the cucumber. It adds some needed crunch to an otherwise soft salad and you will appreciate the crispness it adds to the greens. This is a large, filling salad that I think you will enjoy. Here is how it is made.