Shrimp and Asparagus Pea Salad with Mint Pistachio Pesto
Recipe - ShopRite of Norwalk
Shrimp and Asparagus Pea Salad with Mint Pistachio Pesto
Prep Time15 Minutes
Servings4
0Calories577
Ingredients
1/2 cup Packed Fresh Mint Leaves, plus additional for garnish (optional)
1/2 cup Roasted Salted Pistachios, plus additional for garnish (optional)
3 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
1 tablespoon Honey
2 tablespoon Olive Oil
1 pound Cooked 21-25 Count Tail-Off Peeled and Deveined Shrimp, thawed if necessary
1 Avocado, peeled, pitted and chopped
1/2 bunch Asparagus (about 1/2 pound), thinly shaved with vegetable peeler
2 cups packed Baby Arugula
1/2 cup Crumbled Feta Cheese
1/3 cup Frozen Peas, thawed
Directions
1. In food processor, pulse mint, pistachios, lemon juice and honey until finely chopped. With processor running, slowly add oil; process until combined. Makes about 1/2 cup.
2. Transfer pesto to large bowl; gently fold in shrimp, avocado, asparagus, arugula, cheese and peas.
3. Serve salad garnished with mint leaves and/or pistachios, if desired
Makes about 8 cups
Nutritional Information
- 39 g Total fat
- 8 g Saturated fat
- 185 mg Cholesterol
- 758 mg Sodium
- 34 g Carbohydrates
- 9 g Fiber
- 11 g Sugars
- 4 g Added sugars
- 27 g Protein
15 minutes
Prep Time
0 minutes
Cook Time
4
Servings
577
Calories
Directions
1. In food processor, pulse mint, pistachios, lemon juice and honey until finely chopped. With processor running, slowly add oil; process until combined. Makes about 1/2 cup.
2. Transfer pesto to large bowl; gently fold in shrimp, avocado, asparagus, arugula, cheese and peas.
3. Serve salad garnished with mint leaves and/or pistachios, if desired
Makes about 8 cups
