CASHEW, SHRIMP & PEA SALAD

Cashew, Shrimp & Pea Salad image

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

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