Saturday, 23 April 2011

Spinach and Shrimp Salad


A salad that sizzles with flavor


(serves 4)

Ingredients:

For vinaigrette dressing
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon oregano, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper, crushed
For the salad, combine
  • 8 cups baby-spinach leaves
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, shredded
  • 1 pound mediumshrimp, cooked and peeled
  • 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
Directions:

Whisk vinaigrette ingredients together and refrigerate until chilled. Toss salad with vinaigrette and serve on chilled plates.

Nutritional Analysis Per Serving:
  • Calories: 205
  • Protein: 27 grams
  • Fat: 6 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 12 grams

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