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Corn and Tomato Salad With Shrimp Watercress

At The Resistance Studio we understands that your body needs quality nutrients in order to perform at your best. So here is a recipe that I am sure will energize you.

Ingredients

1/4   cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  6     ears or corn, kernels cut from the cob (2 1/2 cups)
  1     pint grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise
  1/2   small red onion, thinly sliced lengthwise
  1     tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley
  1     tablespoon snipped chives
  1 1/2 teaspoons coarsely chopped tarragon
  2     tablespoons white wine vinegar Salt and freshly
        ground pepper
    1     pound shelled and deveined large shrimp
    1/2   teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
    1     tablespoon fresh lemon juice
    1     bunch watercress, thick stems discarded

Cooking Directions

1. in a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Add the corn kernels and cook over high heat, stirring, until they are softened, about 4 minutes. Transfer the corn to a bowl and let cool. Add the tomatoes, onion, parsley, chives, tarragon, vinegar and 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season the corn salad with salt and pepper.

2.In a bowl, toss the shrimp with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the shrimp over high heat, turning once, until pink an curled, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the lemon zest.

3.In a large mixing bowl stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and lemon juice and season generously with salt and pepper. Add the watercress and toss in the dressing coat. Transfer the watercress to a large serving platter. Top with the corn and tomato salad and the grilled shrimp an serve right away

Nutritional Information

One serving
Calories:  235 cal,12 gm total fat, 1.7 gm saturated fat, 17 gm carb, 3gm fiber
*For added protein you can substitute grilled chicken or beef for the shrimp.
   
Mirna and I tried this dish and found it to be light and very tasty.

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