On the Border Shrimp Salad
This colorful shrimp, black bean, and corn salad looks like delicious confetti on the plate. Perfect for potlucks and barbecues.
Ingredients
- 1 pound cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 8 3/4-ounce can whole kernel corn, drained
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro or parsley
- 3 tablespoons chopped green onions
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- sliced avocado, garnish
- Red Wine Dressing1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions
- Combine all ingredients, except avocado and dressing; refrigerate for one hour. Serve with Red Wine Vinegar Dressing. Garnish with avocado slices.
- Red Wine DressingIn a small bowl, combine all ingredients; mix well. Pour over shrimp mixture.
- Yield: 1/2 cup.
Recipe courtesy of the National Fisheries Institute
Nutrition Note: Get your healthy dose of omega-3 fats in this light & delicious recipe.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 489
Calories from Fat 210 (43%)
(37%)Total Fat 24g
(19%)Saturated Fat 4g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 15g
(57%)Cholesterol 172mg
(31%)Sodium 754mg
(28%)Potassium 968mg
Total Carbohydrate 39g
(52%)Dietary Fiber 13g
Sugars 6g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(67%)Protein 33g
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