Fennel and Spinach Salad with Shrimp and Balsamic Vinaigrett

DHalaby73

Fennel and Spinach Salad with Shrimp and Balsamic Vinaigrette


YIELD: Serves 4 (serving size: about 3 1/2 cups)
HANDS-ON:18 Minutes
TOTAL:18 Minutes
COURSE: Main Dishes, Salads
Ingredients

3 slices center-cut bacon
1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 cups thinly sliced fennel bulb (about 1 medium bulb)
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 (9-ounce) package fresh baby spinach
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Preparation

1. Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from pan, reserving drippings, and crumble. Add the shrimp to pan, and cook 2 minutes, turning once.

2. Combine bacon, 2 cups fennel, grape tomatoes, red onion, and baby spinach in a bowl. Combine the remaining ingredients in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add the shrimp and balsamic mixture to spinach mixture; toss well.

Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
Calories: 274
Fat: 13.5g
Saturated fat: 2.2g
Monounsaturated fat: 7.7g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.9g
Protein: 27.5g
Carbohydrate: 11.2g
Fiber: 3.5g
Cholesterol: 176mg
Iron: 5mg
Sodium: 487mg
Calcium: 156mg

dls06

This I will try this. I am allergic to shrimp:grumble: but could substitute chicken or crab right.

DHalaby73

This I will try this. I am allergic to shrimp:grumble: but could substitute chicken or crab right.

Yes you can substitute the shrimp you can even use scallops

dls06

This I will try this. I am allergic to shrimp:grumble: but could substitute chicken or crab right.

Yes you can substitute the shrimp you can even use scallops

Sound good. I don't know why I can eat Crab but not Shrimp or Lobster, think it has something to do with the Iodine level. I think Scallops are ok. I haven't had them in a while.

CornellGirl

This sounds delicious - and only 11 g carbs! definitely trying this week

cardbucfan

This sounds great! Not to sound like an idiot, but I've never worked with fennel before. Do I need to peel it or is it like a scallion?

DHalaby73

This sounds great! Not to sound like an idiot, but I've never worked with fennel before. Do I need to peel it or is it like a scallion?

Here's a video that shows you how to cut the fennel ok

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Woq5xV7G_N0

patricia909

bump

dls06

This sounds great! Not to sound like an idiot, but I've never worked with fennel before. Do I need to peel it or is it like a scallion?

It is a bulb. Large like a short fat celery but grassy looking top. Peel off the outside layer if it looks bad and cut the tops off. You will be left with what looks like a fat celery round bulb. Taste like licorice .

cardbucfan

Thanks!