Green Bean and Shrimp Salad
Category: Salads
Serves: 4
Ingredients
Vinaigrette:
- 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey Dijon mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives
Green beans and shrimp:
- Salt for cooking water, plus ¼ teaspoon for seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound green beans, trimmed
- 1 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 ½ pounds large shrimp, shelled and deveined
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup crumbled low fat feta cheese
- Snipped chives for garnish (optional)
Directions
- In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper. Gradually drizzle in olive oil, whisking continuously, until dressing is emulsified. Add chives. Set aside.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add beans and simmer for 5 minutes, or until crisp-tender; drain. In a large bowl, toss beans with dressing; set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and shrimp. Season with salt and pepper and cook for about 2 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- To serve, toss tomatoes with beans and scatter shrimp and feta over the top. Garnish with snipped chives if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 300, Protein 30g, Carbohydrate 4g, Fat 14.5g, Fiber 1g.