ROMAINE PECAN SALAD WITH SHRIMP SKEWERS

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This colorful salad is nice to serve in the winter when oranges are in season and at their peak. The pleasing dressing recipe, provided by the Canola Info Association, takes just seconds to whirl together in a blender.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup white vinegar
1 cup canola oil
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 small red onion, chopped
1 teaspoon ground mustard
2 tablespoons water
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Coarsely ground pepper, optional
2 packages (10 ounces each) ready-to-serve romaine lettuce
2 oranges, peeled and segmented
3/4 cup pecan halves, toasted

Steps:

  • In a blender or food processor, combine first seven ingredients. Cover and blend until smooth and creamy. Reserve 1/4 cup dressing; set aside. Cover and refrigerate remaining dressing., On metal or soaked bamboo skewers, thread shrimp. Brush shrimp with one-half of reserved dressing. Sprinkle with pepper if desired. Arrange skewers on rack in broiler pan. Broil 3-4 in. from heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink, basting with remaining reserved dressing halfway through cooking time. Serve warm or refrigerate shrimp until serving., In a salad bowl, combine lettuce, orange segments and pecans. Drizzle dressing over salad; toss gently to coat. Divide salad among serving plates. Arrange shrimp skewers over salad. Serve immediately.

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Sishi Rai
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This salad is perfect for a summer party.


Rusaik Rusaik
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I've made this salad with different types of lettuce, nuts, and cheese, and it's always delicious.


Sancho Makopolo
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This salad is easy to make and it's versatile.


Mehwalk Jay
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I'm not a big fan of goat cheese, but I still liked this salad.


Manu Clement
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This salad is a great way to get your veggies in.


Adri√°n Herrera
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I love the addition of the pecans to this salad.


Md Limon518
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner.


Adrin Limbu
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit.


atugonza adreen
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover shrimp.


MdEman Ali
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I love the addition of the pecans to this salad. They add a nice crunch and flavor.


Charles Maddock
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to get your veggies in.


Tj Towhid
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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.


Tommy Benn
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This salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I will definitely be making it again.


stephanie bickford
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The goat cheese and honey mustard dressing are a perfect match.


Goodluck Ihejirika
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This salad is perfect for a summer party. It's light and refreshing.


Kayden Bonner
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I'm not a big fan of goat cheese, so I substituted feta cheese instead. It was still really good.


Atif Ansari
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This salad is so easy to make and it's so versatile. I've made it with different types of lettuce, nuts, and cheese, and it's always delicious.


Umesha kumar
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Kara Ishii
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This salad was absolutely delicious! The combination of romaine lettuce, pecans, shrimp, and goat cheese was perfect. I also loved the honey mustard dressing. It was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.