Shrimp Salad with Creamy Tarragon Dressing

Portion Size: ½ c. shrimp salad on ½ c. watercress leaves

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients Notes: 
4 cups cooked small shrimpDeveined, peeled and tail removed. 
1/2 cup light mayonnaise
1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup fresh Tarragon
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cups chopped watercress leavesOr other green leafy vegetable. Remove any tough stems or membranes. 
2 tablespoons drained capers
1 large avocadoWash, peel, seed and dice. (optional)

Directions:

Steps:Directions: Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon zest, lemon juice, tarragon, mustard, salt, shrimp, cappers and pepper.
2On individual serving plates. Place ½ cup watercress leaves.  Top with ½ cup shrimp. 
3Just before serving top with avocado. Serve chilled.

Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates