SHRIMP, WATERMELON AND CUCUMBER SALAD

SHRIMP, WATERMELON AND CUCUMBER SALAD image

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

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1/2 lb. Florida Rock Shrimp,
1 small red onion,
4 c. diced watermelon,
1 medium cucumber,(de-seeded and thinly sliced,
1/4 c. thinly sliced mint leaves,
1/4 c. olive oil,
1/4 c. chopped cashews or peanuts,
2 T. lemon juice,
1/2 c. crumbled feta or goat cheese.

Steps:

Peel and wash the shrimp. saute in olive oil with a pinch or two of salt. Set aside to cool. [Short cut - buy pre-cooked shelled and deveined shrimp] Soak 1/2 a thinly sliced red onionin cold water. Pat dry 4 cups of diced watermelon and 1 seeded, thinly sliced cucumber; toss with 1/4 c. thinly sliced mint leaves. Drain onion and squeeze dry and add to salad. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice and salt. Toss with salad. Top with shrimp, cheese and nuts.