Summer Drink and Salad Duo
Summer is the perfect time to enjoy the combination of a cool refreshing drink and a light summer salad. Here are our picks for the month of August that are sure to please your taste buds.
Santorini Shrimp Salad
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons honey mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 pound green beans, trimmed
- 1 1/4 pounds cleaned shrimp
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup (2 oz) feta cheese cubes or crumbles
- 1 5 ounce bag arugula
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
Dressing
1. In a medium bowl, whisk together vinegar, parsley, mustard, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. While whisking, add oil in a thin stream. Set aside.
Salad
2. Bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Add beans; cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Drain and rinse with cool water.
3. Place shrimp in a resealable plastic bag or glass dish. Add 1/4 cup of the dressing and toss to combine. Marinate at least 10 minutes while heating grill or broiler. Thread shrimp onto skewers or place on broiler pan. Grill or broil for 5 minutes, turning, until cooked through.
4. In a medium bowl, toss green beans, tomatoes and feta cheese with 1 tbsp of the remaining dressing. Place arugula and red onion on a serving platter or in a large bowl. Top with shrimp and season with salt. Drizzle with 2 tbsp of the dressing and add green bean mixture. Serve remaining dressing on the side, if desired.
Note: Store-Bought Swap:
- Opt for bottled light red wine vinaigrette or light Greek dressing and add a pinch of cayenne.
Watermelon Quencher
This juicy, fresh-as-summer cocktail will put smiles on everyone’s faces. Serve it as is to party guests. For kids and designated drivers, the watermelon juice, with or without a squeeze of lemon, is great straight up or mixed with seltzer.
Ingredients
*For Two Drinks
- 2 ounces fresh watermelon juice*
- 1 ounce vodka
- ½ ounce triple sec
- ½ ounce fresh lemon juice
Directions
- Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake 10 to 15 times to chill. Pour, with ice, into a glass rimmed with a mixture of half sugar, half salt.
Extra credit: Tint the sugar-salt mix with a couple of drops of red food coloring.
Sources: purcellsisters.com, familycircle.com
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