Shrimp and White-Bean Salad

(40)
msledf_0703_shrimp_salad.jpg
Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4

This salad is hearty enough to be a full meal.

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces bacon

  • 1 pound medium shrimp

  • Salt and pepper

  • ½ teaspoon dried marjoram

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 ½ tablespoons white-wine vinegar

  • 1 teaspoon grainy mustard

  • 2 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

  • 8 ounces salad greens

Directions

  1. Cut bacon into 1/2-inch pieces; peel and devein shrimp. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until golden. Add shrimp, and season with salt and pepper; cook until opaque, 5 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl.

  2. In a small bowl, whisk together marjoram, oil, vinegar, and mustard; season with salt and pepper.

  3. Add cannellini beans and salad greens to shrimp; toss with vinaigrette, as desired.

Cook's Notes

You can also prepare this recipe with 5 tablespoons of olive oil and no bacon. Use 2 tablespoons olive oil to cook the shrimp, and 3 tablespoons to make the dressing in Step 2.

Related Articles