GREEN BEAN & SHRIMP SALAD

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A fresh tasting main dish salad. If you want to take a short cut, use pre-cooked frozen shrimp. Love this Vinaigrette!

Provided by Pam-I-Am

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon honey dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh chives, minced
1 lb green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 1/2 lbs raw shrimp, shelled and deveined
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper. Gradually drizzle in the olive oil, whisking it until the dressing is thickened a bit. Add the chives.
  • Green beans: Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil and add beans and simmer for 5 minutes. Drain and place in a large bowl. Toss with dressing. Set aside.
  • Shrimp: Heat the 2 tablespoons of oil in an large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and shrimp. Season with salt and pepper and cook for about 2 minutes per side.
  • To serve, toss tomatoes with the beans. Place on a serving platter. Scatter shrimp and feta over the top. Garnish with more shipped chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.6, Fat 24.1, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 275.9, Sodium 689.1, Carbohydrate 12.6, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 3.4, Protein 39.9

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