Grilled Shrimp and Corn Caprese Salad
Serves 6.
Note: A generous amount of tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil gives this corn salad an Italian twist. Grilled shrimp makes it a meal. From Meredith Deeds.
Dressing:
• 1/3 c. olive oil
• 3 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
• 2 tbsp. sherry vinegar
• 3/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
Salad:
• 3 c. roughly chopped, seeded tomatoes, or halved cherry tomatoes
• 1 1/2 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed
• 4 ears corn, husked
• 3 green onions, light green and green parts, sliced
• 8 oz. mozzarella, cut into 1/2-in. cubes
• 1/2 c. fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
• Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 1 hour
Directions
Prepare a charcoal grill or heat a gas grill to medium-high heat.
To make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegars, garlic, salt and pepper. Set the dressing aside.
To make the salad: Place the chopped tomatoes in a colander and let them drain off any excess liquid.
In a medium bowl, combine the shrimp with 3 tablespoons of the dressing and toss to coat. Thread shrimp onto skewers.
Place skewers on grill rack directly. Cover and grill for 3 to 4 minutes or until shrimp are opaque, turning once halfway through cooking. Remove from grill; set aside on a large baking sheet.
Place corn on the grill, and cook, turning frequently, until corn is lightly charred and heated through, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from grill; when cool enough to handle, cut kernels from cobs and transfer to a large bowl.
Remove the shrimp from the skewers and add to the bowl with corn, drained tomatoes, green onions, mozzarella and basil and remaining dressing. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and more balsamic vinegar, if desired.
Nutrition information per each of 6 servings:
Calories350Fat19 g
Sodium510 mgCarbohydrates21 g
Saturated fat6 gAdded sugars0 g
Protein27 gCholesterol150 mg
Dietary fiber3 g
Exchanges per serving: 1 vegetable, 1 starch, 3 medium-fat protein, 1 fat.
