This healthy weight loss recipe is a salad that sizzles with flavor. It serves four and offers high protein with modest amount of healthy carbohydrates.

Ingredients:

For vinaigrette dressing:

1/2 cup fresh lemon juice

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1 tablespoon virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

1 tablespoon oregano, chopped

1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed

2 tablespoons water

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon red pepper, crushed

For the salad, combine:

8 cups baby-spinach leaves

2 tablespoons fresh basil, shredded

1 pound mediumshrimp, cooked and peeled

1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced

Directions:

Whisk vinaigrette ingredients together and refrigerate until chilled.

Toss salad with vinaigrette and serve on chilled plates.

Nutritional Analysis Per Serving:

Calories: 205

Protein: 27 grams

Fat: 6 grams

Carbohydrates: 12 grams