Best 2 Cannellini Shrimp Salad Recipes

Cannellini shrimp salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a light lunch or a summer dinner. It's made with cooked shrimp, cannellini beans, fresh vegetables, and a light dressing. The flavors are bright and tangy, and the salad is packed with protein and fiber.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CANNELLINI SHRIMP SALAD

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A delicious chilled salad of white kidney (cannellini) beans and shrimp with a zesty herbed dressing. This may be eaten immediately, but is best when left refrigerated several hours, or overnight.

Provided by P-Pok

Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Shrimp Salad Recipes

Time 4h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

¼ cup red wine vinegar
¼ cup olive oil
1 teaspoon sugar
¼ teaspoon dried cilantro
¼ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon dried tarragon
1 (15 ounce) can white kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 roma (plum) tomato, diced
¼ red onion, diced
¾ pound cooked tiny shrimp

Steps:

In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, oil, sugar, cilantro, basil, and tarragon until well blended. You may adjust these seasonings to your personal preference.
In a separate bowl, toss together the beans, tomato, onion, and shrimp. Pour dressing over salad, and toss again to coat.
Cover and refrigerate several hours, or overnight, to develop flavors.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.9 calories, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 166 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 22.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 410.3 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

SHRIMP WITH CANNELLINI BEAN SALAD

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This is from one of my Food and Wine cookbooks. Serve this with a green salad and some pita or flat bread.

Provided by dicentra

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, shelled and deveined
1/2 cup olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 small onion, minced
1 tablespoon flat leaf parsley, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons dried sage
1 tablespoon wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

Steps:

Light the grill or heat the broiler. Thread the shrimp onto four skewers.
In a shallow glass dish, combine ¼ cup of the oil with the garlic and ¼ teaspoon of the salt.
Add the skewers and turn to coat the shrimp. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine the onion with remaining oil and salt, parsley, sage, vinegar and pepper. Gently stir in the beans.
Grill or broil the shrimp, turning once, until just done, about 5 minutes. Serve the shrimp with the bean salad.

Tips:

Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your salad.
Don't overcook the shrimp. Shrimp cooks very quickly, so it's important to watch it closely to avoid overcooking it.
Chill the salad before serving. This will help the flavors to meld and will make the salad more refreshing.
Feel free to experiment with different ingredients. There are many different ways to make a cannellini shrimp salad, so don't be afraid to try different combinations of ingredients to find what you like best.

Conclusion:

Cannellini shrimp salad is a delicious and refreshing summer salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy salad recipe, give cannellini shrimp salad a try!