Sunday, March 4, 2012

Shrimp and White Bean Salad with Lemon Dill Dressing



Cooking Light, 2005

Makes 4 servings

    3 tablespoons mayonnaise                                       
    2 tablespoons plain yogurt                                     
    1 tablespoon lemon juice div.                                  
    1 1/2 teaspoons chop fresh dill weed                           
    1/4 teaspoon salt div.                                         
    1/4 teaspoon pepper                                            
    3/4 cup chop fennel                                            
    1/3 cup julienned carrots                                      
    1/4 cup red onions thin slice                                  
    1 1/4 pounds cook, peeled, de-veined large shrimp                   
    15 1/2 ounces northern beans rinse, drain                      
    1 teaspoon evoo                                                
    1 bunch trim watercress (4 oz) 
                                

Total time: 32 minutes
For a flavor variation, try arugula and basil in place of watercress and dill.

Combine reduced-fat mayonnaise, yogurt, 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice, dill, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and pepper in a large bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Add fennel and next 4 ingredients (through beans); toss well to combine.

Combine oil, watercress, remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons juice, and remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt in a large bowl; toss gently to coat.

Divide watercress mixture evenly among 4 plates; top each serving with 1 1/2 cups shrimp mixture.

NUTRITION PER SERVING
CALORIES 252(16% from fat); FAT 4.5g (sat 1g,mono 1.4g,poly 1.7g); PROTEIN 35.3g; CHOLESTEROL 277mg; CALCIUM 144mg; SODIUM 761mg; FIBER 3.9g; IRON 5.7mg; CARBOHYDRATE 16.8g

MY NOTE: Yummy!  I love this on sandwiches.  I used mini shrimps, which were great for the sandwich, but big shrimp might be better for a salad.  I did the arugula/basil version which was really great.  The arugula added a nice sharpness to the whole thing.  I used cucumber instead of fennel and plain white onion instead of red.  Love!  But careful, this recipe makes A LOT of salad!

MXF

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