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SANTA FE SHRIMP SALAD


--DRESSING:--

4 sm. green onions, chopped

1 c. chopped fresh cilantro

1 c. fresh lime juice

2 tbsp. olive oil

1 tbsp. sugar

1/4 jalapeno chili, chopped sm.

1 tsp. salt

--SALAD:--

1 1/2 c. frozen corn, thawed

1 (15 oz.) can black beans, rinsed

1 med. zucchini, diced

1 avocado, peeled, diced

1 lg. red bell pepper, diced

3/4 c. diced red onion

1 1/4 lbs. lg. peeled, deveined

cooked shrimp

Red leaf lettuce

Blend dressing ingredients in blender or food processor until smooth. I cook shrimp after peeling and deveining them by pan frying them for a few minutes in Italian dressing. Combine corn, black beans, zucchini, avocado, red pepper and red onion in large bowl. Reserve 6 or more shrimp for garnish. Cut remaining shrimp crosswise into 1/2 inch thick rounds, add to salad. Toss salad with dressing. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Arrange lettuce leaves on plates or in a large dish. Top with salad. Garnish with whole shrimp, cilantro sprigs and lime wedges.