Best Main Dish Shrimp Salad Recipes

MAIN-DISH SHRIMP SALAD

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Susan Pursell of Garden Grove, California created this refreshing layered salad full of tangy bite-size shrimp, juicy tomatoes and crisp greens.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 1 serving.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon dill weed
1/8 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Dash garlic powder, salt and pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil
15 cooked small shrimp
1 cup torn romaine
1 plum tomato, sliced
2 tablespoons chopped celery
2 tablespoons finely shredded Monterey Jack cheese, optional

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, lemon juice, dill, mustard, garlic powder, salt and pepper; whisk in oil. Stir in shrimp. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally. , Place romaine on a plate. Layer with tomato, celery and shrimp. Sprinkle with cheese if desired.

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SPECTACULAR SHRIMP SALAD MAIN DISH

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A few years back, I was asked to bring a salad to a potluck. I didn't want to bring an ordinary dish, so I created this recipe. Everyone was pleased with the light vinegar-and-oil dressing.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 medium cucumber
1/2 pound frozen medium cooked shrimp, thawed
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
Leaf lettuce, optional

Steps:

Slice cucumber in quarters lengthwise; cut into thin pieces and place in a bowl. Add the shrimp, beans and parsley. , In a small bowl, combine the oil, vinegar, garlic, salt and lemon-pepper; pour over salad and toss to coat. Chill for at least 1 hour. Serve over lettuce if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 calories, Fat 21g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 312mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 17g protein.