SPECTACULAR SHRIMP SALAD MAIN DISH

Spectacular Shrimp Salad Main Dish image

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.