Best Green Shell Salad Recipes

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SHELL PASTA SALAD WITH SALMON AND GREEN BEANS



Shell Pasta Salad with Salmon and Green Beans image

One of my favorite pasta salads. It is not only delicious but it's also low in fat. Enjoy.

Provided by Alison

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Green Bean Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup seashell pasta
¼ pound fresh green beans, cut into 1-inch lengths
¼ cup low-fat cottage cheese
¼ cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
¼ cup chopped fresh dill weed
2 (6 ounce) cans salmon, drained
ground black pepper to taste
8 leaves lettuce

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and rinse pasta under cold running water. Drain again and set aside.
  • Blanch green beans in boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold running water. Drain again and set aside.
  • In food processor or through a sieve, puree cottage cheese. Combine with yogurt and lemon juice; mix well
  • In a large bowl, combine pasta, green beans, yogurt mixture and dill; stir to mix. Discard skin from salmon and break into chunks; add to salad and stir gently to mix. Add pepper to taste. Line serving plate with lettuce leaves and mound salad on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.5 calories, Carbohydrate 12.3 g, Cholesterol 27.6 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 12.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 56.9 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

SOFT-SHELL CRAB SALAD WITH GREEN GODDESS DRESSING



Soft-Shell Crab Salad with Green Goddess Dressing image

Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 lemon, juiced
2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
3 anchovy fillets
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups buttermilk
1 tablespoon crab boil seasoning
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 medium soft-shell crabs, cleaned and rinsed
Vegetable oil, for frying
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 bunches watercress, trimmed
1 head bibb lettuce, trimmed and hand torn
1/2 red onion, sliced
1 hard boiled egg
Lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • To make the green goddess dressing: Simply puree the ingredients together in a blender, until light green and creamy. Cover and stick the dressing in the fridge to allow the flavors to come together.
  • To prepare the soft-shell crabs: Pour the buttermilk in a shallow bowl large enough to hold all the crabs. Season the buttermilk with crab boil seasoning, salt, and pepper. Lay the crabs in the buttermilk mixture and marinate, covered, in the refrigerator for 1 hour; soaking the crabs in buttermilk helps plump them up when cooked. Remove the crabs from the milk bath and let the excess drip off.
  • Pour 2 inches of oil in a heavy frying pan or large pot and heat to 350 degrees F.
  • Put the flour in a pie dish or plate and season with a fair amount of salt and pepper. Dredge the crabs in the seasoned flour to coat, shaking off the excess. Lay the crabs in the hot oil in a single layer without crowding; you may have to fry them in batches. Be careful, the crabs have a tendency to pop and spatter. Cook the crabs for about 3 minutes on each side, turning once, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
  • To assemble the salad: combine the watercress, lettuce, and onion slices in a mixing bowl. Pour in 1/2 cup of the green goddess dressing, tossing to coat. Arrange the salad on a serving platter, put the fried crabs on top, and grate the hard boiled egg over the whole thing. Garnish with lemon wedges and serve immediately.

GREEN SHELL SALAD



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Pasta provides the base for this palate-pleasing salad. "I lightened up a friend's version of this recipe," relates Janet Bernard from Twinsburg, Ohio. "Seasoned with garden-fresh herbs, it tastes, looks and smalls wonderful. It's always a big hit at cookouts and family gatherings."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 ounces small shell pasta
1/2 cup fat-free plain yogurt
1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1/2 cup minced fresh basil
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 green onions, sliced
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a serving bowl; set aside. In a blender or food processor, combine the next 10 ingredients; cover and process until smooth. , Pour over pasta and toss to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 303mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GREEN SHELL SALAD



Green Shell Salad image

An unusual salad but very good. You can substitute fresh chives for the green onions with equally tasty results.

Provided by judy williams

Categories     Salads

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 oz small shell pasta,cooked
1/2 c plain yogurt
1/2 c mayonaise or salad dressing
1/2 c minced fresh parsley
1/2 c minced fresh basil
2 Tbsp canola oil
2 tsp lemon juice
2 clove garlic,peeled
1/2 tsp salt
3 green onions, sliced
1/8 tsp pepper
1/3 c grated parmesan

Steps:

  • 1. Place cooked,drained pasta in large bowl.Process next 10 in blender until smooth.Pour over pasta and toss. Sprinkle Parmesan over. Chill well before serving.

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