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Shrimp Paella Salad
Recipe Tip
Fiber Up with Peas
Peas and beans are loaded with plenty of soluble fiber. Start slowly so you have time to get used to added fiber in the diet.
Success
Depending on the saltiness of the bacon, you may need to add 1/4 teaspoon salt to the salad.
Do-Ahead
Prepare the salad up to a day ahead of time, and store covered in the refrigerator.
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Shrimp Paella Salad

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Prep Time:20 min
Start to Finish:20 min
makes:4 servings

2slices bacon, cut up
1clove garlic, finely chopped
2cups cooked rice
1cup Green Giant® frozen sweet peas, cooked and drained
1/3cup chopped drained roasted red bell peppers (from 7-oz jar)
2tablespoons lemon juice
1/4teaspoon paprika
4to 6 drops red pepper sauce
1package (12 oz) frozen cooked peeled and deveined shrimp, thawed and drained
Lettuce leaves
1.In 12-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Drain fat, reserving 2 teaspoons in skillet. Drain bacon on paper towel.
2.Cook garlic in bacon fat in skillet over medium heat about 1 minute, stirring occasionally, until softened. Stir in bacon and remaining ingredients except lettuce.
3.Serve shrimp mixture on lettuce. Sprinkle with additional paprika if desired.

Nutritional Information
1 Serving: Calories 230 (Calories from Fat 25); Total Fat 3g (Saturated Fat 1g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 170mg; Sodium 610mg; Total Carbohydrate 29g (Dietary Fiber 1g, Sugars 3g); Protein 23Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 40%; Vitamin C 25%; Calcium 6%; Iron 25Exchanges: 1 Starch; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 3 Very Lean Meat Carbohydrate Choices: 2 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
MyPyramid Servings 3 oz-equivalents Meat & Beans, 1/4 c Vegetables, 1 oz-equivalents Grains

 
 
 
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