Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Recipe of the Week: Fiddlehead Salad

In honor of the dwindling days of this year's fiddlehead fern season (sniff) this week we bring you a fresh, summer-y salad that will provide a delicious start to any outdoor dining experience from backyard barbeques to picnics in the park!

Fiddlehead and Shrimp Salad

You need:
  • 1 pound cooked shrimp
  • 1 15-ounce can of white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup fiddleheads, trimmed and cleaned
  • 1 cup diced red onion
  • 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 loaf French bread
Directions:
  1. In a large pot, bring water to a boil
  2. Add fiddleheads and blanch until tender
  3. Combine all ingredients except parsley in a medium sized bowl
  4. Refrigerate for one hour
  5. Toss in the parsley
  6. Serve with French bread
Makes 4 servings

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