CARIBBEAN SHRIMP & NECTARINE SALAD

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A great salad for those dog days of summer. This has a tangy lime dressing. Peaches or mango can be used instead of nectarines. Make sure they are ripe. Buy precooked shrimp to save time. Cook time is chilling time. Chill plates before serving.

Provided by Mikekey *

Categories     Lettuce Salads

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 13

DRESSING
1/4 c vegetable oil
3 Tbsp fresh lime juice
1/2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled
1 1/2 Tbsp honey
1/8 tsp tabasco sauce
SALAD
1 lb cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 ripe nectarines, cut into this wedges
1 ripe avocado, seeded, peeled and sliced thin lengthwise
1/2 small red onion, peeled and thinly sliced
1 c fresh basil, cut into thin strips
4 c salad greens

Steps:

  • 1. Process dressing ingredients in blender or food processor until ginger is finely chopped. Pour into a large salad bowl.
  • 2. Add remaining ingredients except greens and toss to mix and coat.
  • 3. Chill in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • 4. Place greens on chilled plates and top with chilled salad mixture.

chloe escalera
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This salad is absolutely delicious! The flavors are so well-balanced and the dressing is amazing.


JK MEDIA
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and veggies.


Rosa Lina
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I can't wait to make this salad again. It's so easy and it's packed with flavor.


Nouman Shakeel
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious. It's the perfect summer salad.


Devil King
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a success. It's a great dish to bring to a potluck.


Zowie Fizzard
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love the combination of flavors.


Banin
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I'm not a huge fan of shrimp, but I loved this salad. The nectarines and avocado really balanced out the flavor of the shrimp.


weas aswe
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect! It held up well in the heat and everyone loved it.


Sajib Hossen
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and veggies.


Kandy Ee
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I love how versatile this salad is. You can add or subtract ingredients to suit your taste.


Shakir Shaki
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This salad is perfect for a summer cookout. It's light and refreshing, and the colors are so vibrant.


Zaheen Alam
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover shrimp.


Bijaya Kumar
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The dressing for this salad was amazing! It was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


Google Huawei
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the sweet and savory dressing.


moin zeb
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Tula Clemont
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This salad was a hit at my last party! The combination of shrimp, nectarines, and avocado was refreshing and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


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