BAY SHRIMP SALAD

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This is a quick and easy side salad or an absolutely great little lunch - either way you can top it with your favorite dressing or use the little helpful tip for a fresh dressing!!!

Provided by Ravenseyes

Time 15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1/2 iceberg lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
1 cup green leaf lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
18 shrimp (rinsed I use the Bay shrimp if I can find them)
1/2 cup cucumber, julienne
1/4 cup radish (julienne)
1/4 cup carrot (julienne)
1/4 cup celery (julienne)
1 lemon (cut into wedges for garnish)
2 cherry tomatoes (to garnish, use as many as you like)
1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped gingerroot
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped carrot
2 tablespoons celery, chopped until very fine
1/2 cup soy sauce
1 cup peanut oil
1/2 cup mild vinegar
ground black pepper

Steps:

Simply combine salad ingredients, toss, and serve with a single lemon wedge and cherry tomato for garnish.
To prepare Ginger Salad Dressing from scratch:
Blend together 1 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped ginger root, 1/4 cup chopped onion, 1/4 cup chopped carrot, and 2 tablespoons celery (chopped very fine).
Add 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1 cup peanut oil, and 1/2 cup mild vinegar.
Add freshly ground black pepper, if desired.
Shake to mix well before use.
Best made a day ahead for flavors to meld.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1133.9, Fat 109.6, SaturatedFat 18.5, Cholesterol 82.1, Sodium 4171.1, Carbohydrate 22.9, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 7.6, Protein 21.9