Lunch
Herbed Shrimp and White Bean Salad
Honey-glazed grilled shrimp over arugula, white beans and tomatoes in a sherry-herb vinaigrette.
15 minPrep
5 minCook
4Servings
Ingredients
- For the salad
- 4 teaspoons sherry vinegar
- 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups loosely packed arugula
- 1 cup trimmed watercress
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 can (15.5 oz) low-sodium Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
- For the shrimp
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon water
- 1 lb medium shrimp (about 24), peeled and deveined
- Cooking spray
Steps
- Whisk the vinegar, oil, thyme, garlic, rosemary and pepper in a large bowl. Add the arugula, watercress, tomatoes, parsley and beans and toss gently.
- Stir the honey and water together in a medium bowl, then toss the shrimp in it.
- Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat and coat with cooking spray. Cook the shrimp 2 minutes per side, until done. Serve over the salad.
Heart-healthy notes
The salt is gone and the beans are low-sodium, which removes most of the sodium. Beans and greens bring 5 grams of fiber per serving, and the herbs and sherry vinegar carry the flavor.
Note: Adapted from Cooking Light.
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