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Arugula Salad with Shrimp and Grapes

Grapes do double duty in this innovative salad. They're pureed for fruity, tart, smooth dressing, which is used to top more grapes, shrimp, arugula, basil, and cheese.

Cooking Light JUNE 2002

Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 2 cups)

Ingredients

Dressing:
1/3 cup seedless green grapes
1 tablespoon Champagne or white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon olive oil
3/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh Vidalia or sweet onion (optional)
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash of white pepper

Salad:
3/4 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup diagonally cut celery
5 cups trimmed arugula
1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
1 cup seedless green grapes, halved
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped walnuts, lightly toasted

Preparation

To prepare dressing, combine first 7 ingredients in a blender; process until smooth.

To prepare salad, bring 4 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add shrimp; cook 1 minute. Add celery; cook 1 minute. Drain and rinse with cold water; pat dry.

Place shrimp mixture, arugula, grapes, and basil in a large bowl. Drizzle with dressing; toss gently to coat. Top with cheese and walnuts.

Nutritional Information

Amount per serving

Calories: 163
Calories from fat: 27%
Fat: 4.8g
Saturated fat: 1.3g
Monounsaturated fat: 1.2g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.5g
Protein: 13.4g
Carbohydrate: 18.6g
Fiber: 1.8g
Cholesterol: 105mg
Iron: 2.5mg
Sodium: 271mg
Calcium: 106mg

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