Warm Entree Salad of Tomato, Asparagus, Olives, and Cannellini –

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 1
Warm Entree Salad of Tomato, Asparagus, Olives, and Cannellini recipe
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Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons butter
1 1/2 lbs large raw shrimp , tail on
fresh ground pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 garlic cloves , minced
2 lbs asparagus ( green is better )
1 lb vine-ripened cherry tomatoes
12 kalamata olives , pits removed and coarsely chopped
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
540 ml cannellini beans , rinsed and drained
1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup parmesan cheese , shavings for serving ( to taste )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
225
Sugar
5g
Fat
8g
This warm entree salad of tomato, asparagus, olives, and cannellini is a delicious, healthy and filling way to enjoy a light dinner or lunch. The recipe is perfect for those who are looking for a nice warm salad during the cold months. It's a crowd-pleaser because of its interesting and unique flavor line-up with the sweet chili sauce. This salad is low in calories, high in fiber and antioxidants, making it an excellent choice for a healthy, balanced eating plan. All in all, this salad is easy to prepare, nutritious, and great for warming you up on the coldest of days.

Instructions

1.Heat the olive oil and butter in a large frying pan over medium heat.
2.Add the shrimp and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for a few minutes on each side until they are pink and cooked through. Set aside.
3.In a different large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
4.Add the garlic and asparagus, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for about 5 minutes, until the asparagus is tender, then add the cherry tomatoes, olives, balsamic vinegar, and sweet chili sauce. Cook for another few minutes until the cherry tomatoes begin to burst.
5.Remove from heat and add the cannellini beans and parsley, stirring to combine.
6.Serve immediately with the shrimp and parmesan cheese shavings on top.

PROS

This warm salad is visually beautiful, easy to make, and tasty.

It is low in calories, high in fiber, antioxidants and protein, and has several health-carrying ingredients.

CONS

This salad may need some planning ahead of time to have all ingredients on hand and may take some time to prep.

The taste of some of the ingredients may not appeal to everyone.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Asparagus is a high fiber food that provides antioxidants and can help improve digestion and reduce inflammation.
Tomatoes provide disease-fighting lycopene that may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease and some types of cancer.
Olives are high in healthy fats that can help reduce inflammation and improve heart health, and are also a good source of vitamin E.
Cannellini beans provide a plant-based protein that should be a staple in any vegetarian’s diet.

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