SESAME SHRIMP RICE SALAD

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Crispy snow peas, red pepper and onion, plus tender shrimp are combined in this refreshing salad. The light sesame dressing is mildly seasoned with ginger and soy. Sunshine Wall shares the recipe from her home in Jacksonville, Florida.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

5 cups water
2 cups fresh snow peas
1 pound cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 cups cooked brown rice
1 medium red onion, diced
1 medium sweet red pepper, diced
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
1 garlic clove, minced

Steps:

In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add peas; cover and cook for 2 minutes. Drain and immediately place peas in ice water. Drain and pat dry., In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, rice, onion, red pepper, parsley and snow peas. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well. Pour over shrimp mixture; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 181mg cholesterol, Sodium 372mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges