Shrimp Dip with Crudités

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Shrimp Dip With Crudités
Yield: Makes 10 servings
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Any combination of raw vegetables, including broccoli, cauliflower or celery, can be added to this simple, yet elegant appetizer. Be sure to choose veggies of different colors and shapes to create an eye-catching display.
Ingredients:
1
can (6 ounces) cooked shrimp, drained and divided

1/2
cup reduced-fat cream cheese, softened

1/3
cup plus 1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onions, divided

3
tablespoons light or fat-free Caesar salad dressing

2
teaspoons prepared horseradish

1/4
teaspoon salt

2
red or yellow bell peppers, cut into 2X1-inch pieces

4
large carrots, peeled, diagonally sliced 1/4-inch thick

10
crispbread or other low-fat crackers



Preparation:
1.
Reserve several shrimp for garnish. Combine remaining shrimp, cream cheese, 1/3 cup green onions, salad dressing, horseradish and salt in medium bowl; mix well. Transfer to serving dish; top with reserved shrimp and remaining 1 tablespoon green onions. Cover; chill at least 30 minutes before serving.

2.
Serve with bell peppers, carrots and crackers.



Nutritional Information:
Serving Size: about 1-1/2 tablespoons dip with vegetables and cracker
Sodium 217 mg
Protein 7 g
Fiber 2 g
Carbohydrate 16 g
Cholesterol 37 mg
Saturated Fat <1 g
Total Fat 4 g
Calories from Fat 29 %
Calories 127
Dietary Exchange:
Meat 1/2
Vegetable 2
Starch 1/2
Fat 1/2


This recipe appears in: Dips & Spreads