Lemony Butter Bean Avocado Baby Arugula Salad With Optional Grilled Shrimp Recipes

SIMPLE ARUGULA SALAD WITH AVOCADO

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, add the olive oil, lemon zest and juice, garlic, oregano, kosher salt and pepper. Whisk to combine
• To the same bowl, add arugula, tomatoes, cucumbers, shallots and sliced avocado. Toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning to your liking.
• Transfer the salad to a serving platter. Serve immediately.

LEMONY BUTTER BEAN, AVOCADO, & BABY ARUGULA SALAD WITH OPTIONAL GRILLED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Place the arugula in a large salad bowl, and scatter butter beans, red onion slices, green olives, and avocado on top.
• Zest the lemon and add 1 teaspoon of zest to a small bowl. Squeeze the lemon and add 1/4 cup of the juice to the bowl. Add the olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper. Whisk until blended.
• Pour dressing over the salad and toss right before serving.
• To make the shrimp skewers
• Poke a bamboo skewer through both the body and tail of the shrimp and place on a plate. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice and sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Turn over and repeat with the other side. Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the shrimp one to two minutes on each side, until pink and done. Top individual servings of salad with shrimp skewers, as desired.

EASY HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE SYRUP

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, whisk together the cocoa powder and sugar until blended. Add the water and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, and whisk over medium heat until boiling, stirring constantly.
• Continue boiling until mixture thickens, about 3 minutes. The mixture will still be fairly thin (it thickens to a syrup-like consistency once cool). Taste and stir in additional salt until dissolved, up to 1/4 teaspoon, if desired.
• Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla. Cool. Taste again. If it's not sweet enough for you, add a bit more sugar and stir in the warm syrup until dissolved.
• Store syrup in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator. The syrup should keep, refrigerated, for at least a month.

LEMONY WHITE BEAN AND ARUGULA SALAD

Steps:

• Salad: In a large salad bowl, combine the arugula, beans, red onion, and capers.
• Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, maple syrup and lemon zest. Slowly whisk in the oil until smooth and combined. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to coat. Serve.

ARUGULA AND AVOCADO SALAD WITH SHAVED PARMESAN

Steps:

• To make the dressing, in a small bowl, combine the lemon juice and garlic. Slowly whisk in olive oil until the mixture is creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
• Place arugula in a serving bowl and add dressing to taste. Mix well. Top with avocado slices, drizzle a bit more dressing over them and season with a pinch of salt. Using a vegetable peeler, shave slivers of Parmesan over the top.