Cannellini Shrimp Salad

Description

A delicious chilled salad of white kidney (cannellini) beans and shrimp with a zesty herbed dressing. This may be eaten immediately, but is best when left refrigerated several hours, or overnight.

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon dried cilantro
  • ¼ teaspoon dried basil
  • ¼ teaspoon dried tarragon
  • 1 (15 ounce) can white kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 roma (plum) tomato, diced
  • ¼ red onion, diced
  • ¾ pound cooked tiny shrimp

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl
  2. whisk vinegar
  3. oil
  4. sugar
  5. cilantro
  6. basil
  7. and tarragon until well blended. You may adjust these seasonings to your personal preference.
  8. In a separate bowl
  9. toss together the beans
  10. tomato
  11. onion
  12. and shrimp. Pour dressing over salad
  13. and toss again to coat.
  14. Cover and refrigerate several hours
  15. or overnight
  16. to develop flavors.

Prep Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 4 hrs 20 mins

Servings: 4

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