SHRIMP SALAD WITH CILANTRO DRESSING

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This pretty salad has such authentic flavor, you'll think you're sitting at a beachside cantina in Acapulco. -Heidi Hall, North St. Paul, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 to 2 teaspoons dried cilantro flakes
1 small garlic clove, minced
3/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
SALAD:
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
1 small garlic clove, minced
5 cups chopped hearts of romaine
1 cup fresh or frozen corn, thawed
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a bowl, whisk the first seven ingredients until blended. In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp, chili powder, salt and cumin; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink, 2-3 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from heat., In a bowl, combine romaine, corn, peas and red pepper; drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Top with avocado and shrimp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Fat 20g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 359mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

Kushal Adhikari
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I would not recommend this recipe.


Sam Goyo
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This salad is not worth the effort.


Ashley Gina
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This salad is a bit pricey for the ingredients.


Rifadm Rifad
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The shrimp is a bit overcooked.


Stevedoor Roblox
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The dressing is a bit too tangy for my taste.


ocean moore
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This salad is a bit bland for my taste.


sotero Ortiz
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I'm not a fan of cilantro, but I still enjoyed this salad.


Hazem Sayed
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover shrimp.


Vincent Chege
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I'm going to try this recipe with grilled shrimp next time.


Micheal Jwa
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This is a great recipe for a summer cookout.


Moremi Tlou
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Breanna Duran
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I love the pop of color from the cilantro and tomatoes in this salad.


Emmanuel
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. It's also a great option for a quick and easy meal.


Turjo Sk
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I'm not a huge fan of shrimp, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is amazing and the shrimp is cooked perfectly.


Rk POUDEL
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This salad is so light and healthy, but it's still packed with flavor. I feel good about eating it.


mamadu sano
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I love the use of cilantro in this dressing. It gives the salad a really unique and refreshing flavor.


Ahsan Riasat
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Hassan Zahir
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I made this salad for a party last weekend and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.


Malik Abdullah1330
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This shrimp salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. The cilantro dressing adds a nice tangy kick, and the shrimp is cooked perfectly.