Best Cashew Shrimp Pea Salad Recipes

CASHEW, SHRIMP AND PEA SALAD

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This salad is a summertime favorite of mine. No cooking to heat up the kitchen and it is a meal all by itself. Originally from Sunset Magazine.

Provided by Skypoodle

Categories Scandinavian

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup low-fat sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon dry dill weed
1 1/2 cups cashew nuts, roasted
4 cups peas, frozen petite size (thawed and drained)
1 cup green onion, thin slice including tops
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced diagonally
3/4 lb cooked shrimp
salt
pepper

Steps:

Dressing: Mix first four ingredients and set aside.
Set aside 1/4 cup of cashews for garnish.
Combine the remaining cashews, peas, green onions, celery and shrimp.
Add dressing and toss gently to coat.
Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle reserved cashews over top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.1, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 85.8, Sodium 275.4, Carbohydrate 22.7, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 6.6, Protein 17.7

CASHEW, SHRIMP & PEA SALAD

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Based on a recipe from Sunset's cookbook, Quick Cuisine. It's a favorite of mine! And it really is quick -- no cooking!

Provided by mersaydees

Categories Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh dill, minced or 1 teaspoon dill weed
1 1/2 cups roasted salted cashews or 1 1/2 cups unsalted cashews
4 cups frozen baby peas, thawed and drained (20 ounce package)
1 cup green onion, thinly sliced, including tops
2 large stalk celery, cut diagonally into thin slices
3/4 lb small cooked shrimp
salt
pepper
6 -8 large butter lettuce leaves, washed and crisped
dill sprigs (optional for garnish)

Steps:

Combine the dressing ingredients and mix well.
Set aside 2 tablespoons of the cashews. Combine remaining nuts, peas, onions, celery, and shrimp.
Gently mix in dressing. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Line a serving platter or bowl with lettuce.
Spoon salad into center; garnish with reserved cashews and, if desired, dill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 600.8, Fat 33.4, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 175.9, Sodium 668.5, Carbohydrate 45.5, Fiber 10.3, Sugar 13.2, Protein 35.1