Shrimp and Watercress Salad with Hot Mustard Dressing

Gluten Free
Health score
2%
Shrimp and Watercress Salad with Hot Mustard Dressing
45 min.
12
114kcal

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If you're looking for a fresh, vibrant, and healthy dish to serve at your next gathering, this Shrimp and Watercress Salad with Hot Mustard Dressing is a perfect choice. The crisp Belgian endive, paired with the peppery bite of watercress and delicate, tender shrimp, creates a delightful combination of textures and flavors. The hot mustard dressing brings a tangy, zesty kick that ties everything together, while the fresh lemon juice adds a touch of brightness to balance the richness of the parmesan cheese and olive oil.

Not only is this salad gluten-free, but it’s also a low-calorie option that’s light yet satisfying. It’s an ideal starter, antipasto, or side dish to complement any meal. With only 114 calories per serving, it’s the perfect guilt-free snack for anyone looking to indulge without compromising their health goals. Whether you're hosting a special occasion or simply craving a healthy, flavorful meal, this salad is sure to impress your guests with its vibrant colors and bold, mouthwatering taste.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this dish is easy to prepare and will bring a refreshing twist to your dining table. Enjoy the perfect balance of textures, flavors, and nutritional benefits in every bite with this incredible shrimp and watercress salad!

Ingredients

  • 18 oz belgian endive rinsed
  • 1.5 tablespoons mustard dry
  • 12 servings salt and fresh-ground pepper 
  • 0.5 cup juice of lemon 
  • 0.3 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • tablespoons salad oil extra-virgin
  • 0.8 pound tiny shrimp shelled rinsed cooked drained
  • oz watercress sprigs rinsed
  • teaspoons worcestershire 

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, mix mustard with 1 1/2 tablespoons water.
  2. Add lemon juice, Worcestershire, oil, and cheese.
  3. Trim discolored stem ends from endive. Break off 30 to 36 outer leaves and arrange 3 leaves on each salad plate.
  4. Cut remaining endive into fine slivers.
  5. Add slivered endive, watercress, and shrimp to dressing in bowl.
  6. Mix well.
  7. Mound salad equally on endive leaves and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Calories114kcal
Protein25.33%
Fat63.29%
Carbs11.38%

Properties

Glycemic Index
2.67
Glycemic Load
0.04
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
6.4695651466432%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.5mg
Hesperetin
1.47mg
Naringenin
0.14mg
Kaempferol
3.26mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
4.29mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:113.91kcal
5.7%
Fat:8.32g
12.8%
Saturated Fat:1.01g
6.31%
Carbohydrates:3.37g
1.12%
Net Carbohydrates:1.84g
0.67%
Sugar:0.45g
0.5%
Cholesterol:48.06mg
16.02%
Sodium:296.01mg
12.87%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.49g
14.99%
Vitamin K:40.53µg
38.6%
Vitamin C:11.41mg
13.83%
Phosphorus:106.5mg
10.65%
Vitamin A:490.35IU
9.81%
Vitamin E:1.44mg
9.61%
Copper:0.15mg
7.7%
Calcium:71.92mg
7.19%
Potassium:241.43mg
6.9%
Fiber:1.53g
6.11%
Manganese:0.11mg
5.6%
Magnesium:22.11mg
5.53%
Folate:20.71µg
5.18%
Selenium:3.02µg
4.32%
Zinc:0.64mg
4.3%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.34%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.54%
Iron:0.43mg
2.41%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.33%
Vitamin B5:0.14mg
1.35%
Source:My Recipes