Shrimp Tomato Vinaigrette 🍤🍅

Overview:

This delightful Shrimp Tomato Vinaigrette salad is not just a feast for the taste buds but also a treat for the eyes, making it an ideal dish to impress your guests or to indulge in on a warm summer evening. With a harmonious blend of succulent shrimp, crisp pea pods, and the tangy goodness of tomatoes, this salad is a light yet satisfying option perfect for those watching their calorie intake. The preparation might take some time, including refrigeration, but the end result is well worth the wait!

• Recipe Category: Vegetable
• Keywords: Weeknight, No Cook, < 4 Hours
• Servings: 4
• Aggregated Rating: 5 stars
• Calories: 178.7 per serving
• Fat Content: 14g
• Saturated Fat Content: 2g
• Cholesterol Content: 0mg
• Sodium Content: 33.3mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 10.7g
• Fiber Content: 3.6g
• Sugar Content: 5g
• Protein Content: 2.9g

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Preparation of Salad Mixture:

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   • In a mixing bowl, combine the shrimp, pea pods, and green onions.

2. Making the Dressing:

   • In a screw-top jar, combine the oil, dry white wine, white vinegar, Italian salad dressing mix, capers, and pepper. Cover the jar tightly and shake well until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed.

3. Pouring the Dressing:

   • Gently pour the prepared dressing over the shrimp mixture in the mixing bowl, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.

4. Refrigeration:

   • Cover the mixing bowl and refrigerate the shrimp mixture for several hours to allow the flavors to meld together and intensify.

5. Preparing Tomato Cups:

   • Take the tomatoes and place them stem end down on a cutting surface.
   • With a sharp knife, carefully cut each tomato into 4-6 wedges, ensuring not to cut through the base of the tomato.
   • Gently spread the wedges apart, sprinkle them lightly with salt, and then cover and chill until ready to serve.

6. Assembly:

   • When ready to serve, carefully spread the tomato wedges apart and spoon in the chilled shrimp mixture, ensuring each tomato cup is generously filled.

7. Serving:

   • Drain any excess liquid from the shrimp mixture before spooning it into the tomato cups.
   • For an elegant presentation, place the filled tomato cups on a bed of crisp lettuce-lined plates.

Notes:

• The preparation time includes the refrigeration period to allow the flavors to develop.
• This salad is best served chilled, making it a refreshing option for warm weather gatherings or light weeknight dinners.
• Feel free to adjust the seasonings according to your taste preferences, adding more pepper or capers for an extra kick of flavor.
• You can also customize the salad by incorporating additional vegetables or herbs for added freshness and complexity.
• Enjoy the vibrant colors and delightful flavors of this Shrimp Tomato Vinaigrette salad, a perfect blend of simplicity and sophistication!