Marinated Mussel Salad
Archaeologists say that humans have been eating mussels for over 20,000 years, but it's unlikely our prehistoric ancestors ever tried them with this tangy lemon-caper marinade. Garlic-Tomato Toasts and a bold Sauvignon Blanc are wonderful with this salad.
Source: EatingWell Magazine, March/April 1991
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Ingredients
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Tips
Make Ahead Tip: Prepare through Step 2. Cover and chill for up to 8 hours.
Tip: Use a stiff brush to scrub mussels under running water. Discard any with broken shells or any whose shells remain open after you tap them lightly. Scrape off any barnacles; pull off the black fibrous “beard”.
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving:
204 calories; protein 21.3g; carbohydrates 9g; dietary fiber 0.7g; sugars 0.7g; fat 8.8g; saturated fat 1.4g; cholesterol 47.6mg; vitamin a iu 4615.9IU; vitamin c 22.1mg; folate 91.1mcg; calcium 52.7mg; iron 6.7mg; magnesium 40.8mg; potassium 361.2mg; sodium 362.7mg; thiamin 0.3mg.