Shrimp and Grape Salad

Description
Plump shrimp and sweet grapes in a light vinegar and mayonnaise dressing lend just the right touch of casual refinement to a backyard al fresco meal or upscale picnic outing. Serve with chilled sliced tomatoes, white sparkling wine and crusty bread with butter.
 * Contributed by Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends Y-Group
 * Original recipe
 * Serves 4 – 6

Ingredients

 * 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
 * 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled with veins removed
 * ½ teaspoon garlic granules
 * sea salt to taste
 * ¾ cup celery, minced
 * ¼ cup fresh chives, minced
 * 1 cup green, seedless grapes, halved
 * 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
 * 1 tablespoon high heat sunflower or safflower oil (or any light-flavored, expeller-pressed oil)
 * 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
 * 1 teaspoon agave nectar
 * freshly ground pepper to taste

Directions

 * 1) Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
 * 2) Add shrimp, garlic powder and salt.
 * 3) Sauté until shrimp are just pink and cooked through.
 * 4) Transfer shrimp and pan juices to a bowl.
 * 5) Refrigerate just until cooled.
 * 6) Add celery, chives and grapes to shrimp.
 * 7) In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, oil, mayonnaise, agave nectar and salt to taste.
 * 8) Toss into shrimp.
 * 9) Before serving grind fresh black peppercorns over the top.

Nutritional information
Per serving (155g-wt.):
 * 190 calories (80 from fat) | 9g total fat | 1.5g saturated fat | 19g protein | 8g total carbohydrate (less than 1g dietary fiber, 5g sugar) | 140mg cholesterol | 280mg sodium