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Cool and Creamy Shrimp Salad Supper

• Tomato wedges with spiced salt: Combine 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/8 teaspoon chili powder, 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin, and 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper. Cut each of 4 large plum tomatoes into 4 wedges, and lightly sprinkle with salt mixture.

• Pumpernickel bread

GAME PLAN

1. Prepare shrimp mixture, and refrigerate.

2. While shrimp mixture chills:
• Prepare watercress mixture
• Prepare spiced salt
• Cut tomatoes

3. Just before serving:
• Spoon shrimp mixture onto watercress
• Sprinkle spiced salt on tomato wedges

Shrimp and White Bean Salad with Creamy Lemon-Dill Dressing

This tasty salad is perfect for evenings when you're looking for a light meal that can be made quickly. It takes just about 10 minutes to make, or you can prep many of the ingredients in advance to help come together even faster.

Lee Harrelson Photo by: Lee Harrelson

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons plain fat-free yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, divided
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3/4 cup chopped fennel bulb
  • 1/3 cup julienne-cut carrot
  • 1/4 cup thinly vertically sliced red onion
  • 1 1/4 pounds cooked peeled and deveined large shrimp
  • 1 (15.5-ounce) can Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 teaspoon extravirgin olive oil
  • 4 ounces trimmed watercress (about 1 bunch)

Preparation

Combine reduced-fat mayonnaise, yogurt, 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice, dill, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and pepper in a large bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Add fennel and next 4 ingredients (through beans); toss well to combine.

Combine oil, watercress, remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons juice, and remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt in a large bowl; toss gently to coat. Divide watercress mixture evenly among 4 plates; top each serving with 1 1/2 cups shrimp mixture.

Tip: For a flavor variation, try arugula and basil in place of watercress and dill. You can also substitute chopped rotisserie chicken for shrimp.

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In less than 35 minutes, you'll be ready to indulge in a salad of luscious shrimp paired with spiced tomato wedges. (Serves 4)

• Tomato wedges with spiced salt: Combine 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/8 teaspoon chili powder, 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin, and 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper. Cut each of 4 large plum tomatoes into 4 wedges, and lightly sprinkle with salt mixture.

• Pumpernickel bread

GAME PLAN

1. Prepare shrimp mixture, and refrigerate.

2. While shrimp mixture chills:
• Prepare watercress mixture
• Prepare spiced salt
• Cut tomatoes

3. Just before serving:
• Spoon shrimp mixture onto watercress
• Sprinkle spiced salt on tomato wedges

Shopping List:

Dairy

  • 2 tablespoons plain fat-free yogurt

Produce

  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, divided
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill
  • 3/4 cup chopped fennel bulb

Spices

  • 3 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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Shrimp and White Bean Salad with Creamy Lemon-Dill Dressing

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