Dilled shrimp salad on lettuce leaves
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 2 1/2 cups
Calories 330
| Amount Per Serving | ||
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 1 g | |
| Total fat | 4 g | |
| Sodium | 1231 mg | |
| Cholesterol | 239 mg | |
| Dietary fiber | 3.5 g | |
| Protein | 34 g | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
| Calories: | 2,000 | 2,500 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | Less than | 65g | 80g | |
| Saturated Fat | Less than | 20g | 25g | |
| Cholesterol | Less than | 300mg | 300 mg | |
| Sodium | Less than | 2,400mg | 2,400mg | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 300g | 375g | ||
| Dietary Fiber | 25g | 30g | ||
Calories per gram:
Fat 9 • Carbohydrate 4 • Protein 4
This refreshing main dish salad is an elegant lunch or dinner for a beautiful spring day.
Ingredients
(Serves 2)- 2 cups uncooked bow tie pasta, also called farfalle
- 4 fresh asparagus stalks, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup reduced-sodium or light vinaigrette salad dressing
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh dill
- 1/2 pound cooked shrimp
- 8 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 scallions or green onions, diced
- 4 cups watercress or another type of salad greens
Directions
Fill a large pot 3/4 full with water and bring to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until tender — also called al dente — 10 to 12 minutes or according to the package directions. Drain the pasta thoroughly and rinse under cold water.
In a small saucepan, cover the asparagus with water. Bring to a boil and cook only until tender-crisp, about 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. In a small bowl, add the salad dressing and dill. Whisk to mix evenly.
In a large bowl, add the pasta, asparagus, shrimp, tomatoes and scallions. Add the salad dressing mixture and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, about 1 hour.
To serve, divide the watercress among the plates. Top with dilled salad and serve.