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

Brady Patterson
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This salad was delicious! The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the vinaigrette was so flavorful. It was a great meal for a light and refreshing lunch or dinner.


Ayyan Faisal
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This salad was amazing! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the vinaigrette was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Hicham Ofir
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I made this salad for my family and they all loved it! The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the vinaigrette was delicious. The salad was a hit, and I will definitely be making it again.


The Dob3rman
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This salad was delicious! The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the vinaigrette was so flavorful. The salad was light and refreshing, and it was the perfect meal for a hot summer day.


Joy Nasiru
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the vinaigrette was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


myron shamba
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This salad was amazing! The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the vinaigrette was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Husain
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I'm not a huge fan of shrimp, but I really enjoyed this salad. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the vinaigrette was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Sorna Akter
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This was a really refreshing and flavorful salad. I loved the combination of the shrimp and the vinaigrette. I will definitely be making this again.


Jayden Mathieu
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of flavors and textures. The shrimp is always cooked perfectly and the vinaigrette is so flavorful.


Muhammad Rahim
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This salad was easy to make and turned out delicious! I used a mix of greens and added some avocado for extra creaminess. The vinaigrette was perfect - not too tart and not too oily.


John Buckley
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I made this salad for my family and they all loved it! Even my picky kids ate it all up. The dressing was so good that I used it on other salads throughout the week.


Noor Jani
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This was a great salad for a light lunch or dinner. The vinaigrette was tangy and flavorful, and the shrimp added a nice protein boost. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Zafar Mehdi
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I'm not usually a fan of shrimp, but this salad changed my mind! The shrimp was cooked perfectly and paired really well with the vinaigrette. I'll be making this again soon.


Zulkallaeni Bawa
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of flavors was amazing, and the shrimp added a nice touch of elegance. Will definitely make this again.