GREEN SALAD WITH SHRIMP AND WINE VINAIGRETTE

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This veggie and seafood salad is light and versatile-you can use whatever vegetables you prefer. —Cecilia Flowers, Nashville, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h20m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 large artichokes
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 cup chopped fresh cauliflower
1 cup fresh broccoli florets
1/2 cup dry red wine
2 shallots, finely chopped, divided
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 cups spring mix salad greens
1 bunch watercress
20 large shrimp, cooked, peeled and deveined
1 small fennel bulb, thinly sliced, fronds reserved
1/2 cup julienned sweet red pepper

Steps:

  • With a sharp knife, level the bottom of each artichoke and cut 1 in. from the top. With kitchen scissors, snip off tips of outer leaves. Place in a steamer baske in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam until leaves near the center pull out easily, 20-25 minutes. Add the asparagus, cauliflower and broccoli ; cover and cook until crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes. Drain. With a spoon, carefully remove and discard the fuzzy centers of the artichokes. Thinly slice artichoke hearts., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine wine and 1 shallot. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to about 2 tablespoons. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, wine mixture, mustard, salt, pepper and remaining shallot; set aside., Place salad greens and watercress on a large platter. Top with the cooked vegetables, shrimp, fennel, red pepper and artichoke slices. Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with reserved fennel fronds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 446mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Raja Zeb
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This salad was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it better with a more flavorful dressing.


Masudul Alam
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The shrimp is perfectly cooked, and the dressing is light and tangy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Prince raymon
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This salad was a great way to use up some leftover shrimp. It was quick and easy to make, and the results were delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Amrit Gill
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The shrimp was cooked perfectly, and the dressing was light and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


SK saidul sardar
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This recipe was easy to follow, and the results were amazing! The salad was so colorful and inviting, and the shrimp was cooked perfectly. My family loved it!


Tipendra Shahu
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I made this salad for lunch today, and it was delicious! The dressing was light and flavorful, and the shrimp was nice and juicy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Kenneth Welch
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This green salad with shrimp and wine vinaigrette was a hit at my last dinner party! The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the shrimp was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.