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CAJUN CORN SALAD WITH A CAJUN DRESSING



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Make and share this Cajun Corn Salad With a Cajun Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by drhousespcatcher

Categories     Corn

Time 8h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

17 1/2 ounces whole kernel corn, well drained (use the microwave) or 3 cups fresh corn, off the cob (use the microwave)
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 cup hot pickled okra or 6 green onions
1/2 cup parsley, minced, preferable flat leaf
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup herb flavored white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon creole mustard or 1 teaspoon other stone ground mustard
1 tablespoon dried basil leaves or 3 tablespoons minced fresh basil
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce or 1/2 teaspoon another hot sauce
salt
1/2 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Toss all the salad ingredients together in serving bowl; set aside.
  • Prepare dressing.
  • In a 2 qt bowl whisk all the ingredients except the olive oil until combined.
  • Add the oil in a slow steady stream whisking slightly until thickened.
  • Pour the dressing over salad and use a fork to coat.
  • Refrigerate and let set overnight or up to 3 days.

CAJUN SHRIMP AND CORN SALAD WITH LIME-CHILI DRESSING



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Garden fresh vegetables combined with shrimp and drizzled with a lime-chili dressing harks of summertime at its best. Adapted from " Raising the Salad Bar" by Catherine Walthers.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Corn

Time 28m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/4 lbs medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 -3 teaspoons cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
kernels from 6 ear of corn (about 3 cups)
1/2 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 roasted red pepper, cored and diced (optional)
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon dried ancho chile powder
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In medium bowl combine the shrimp and Cajun seasoning. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook about 3 minutes, then add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until shrimp are cooked through, about 4 to 6 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, steam the corn kernels for 3 to 4 minutes. Let the shrimp and corn cool to room temperature. (Note: Recipe #304627 is the easiest and best method.).
  • In a large serving bowl, combine the shrimp, corn, tomatoes, roasted red pepper if using and parsley. In a small bowl, combine all the dressing ingredients and add to the salad. Mix well and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.1, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 119.4, Sodium 545.9, Carbohydrate 2.7, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.8, Protein 13.3

CAJUN SHRIMP AND CORN SALAD



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Categories     Corn     Shellfish     Tomato     Salad

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 pounds medium shrimp, raw, peeled, deveined
3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 red pepper, chopped small (optional)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
3 ears kernels from 3 ears of corn
1/2 cup Israeli couscous, uncooked

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the shrimp and Cajun seasoning. Heat oil in a very large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp, cook for a few minutes, then add the garlic and cayenne and finish cooking, 4 to 6 minutes. Let cook to room temperature.
  • Meanwhile, cook corn, and remove kernels from ears. Let cook to room temperature.
  • And cook couscous. Let cook to room temperature.
  • In a large serving bowl, combine the shrimp, corn, couscous, tomatoes, red pepper and parsley.
  • Add the dressing to the salad.

CAJUN CORN SALAD RECIPE - (4.3/5)



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Provided by PamBoling

Number Of Ingredients 20

Dressing:
2 (17.5 oz) cans whole-kernel corn, drained
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
1 c. hot pickled okra, sliced into thin rounds
6 green onions, sliced
1/2 c. minced parsley
1 cup cherry tomato halves
1 c. sliced black olives
1/2 c. stuffed green olives, sliced
1 tsp. sugar
1/4 c. herb-flavored white-wine vinegar (may substitute balsamic vinegar)
1 tsp. Creole mustard or other stone-ground mustard
1 Tbsp. dried leaf basil or 3 Tbsp. minced fresh basil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbsp. mayonnaise
1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
1 tsp. Tabasco sauce
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 c. olive oil

Steps:

  • Toss all salad ingredients together in a serving bowl; set aside. Pour dressing over salad; toss gently to coat all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate overnight or up to 3 days before serving.

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