THAI SHRIMP SALAD

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Here's a deliciously different salad that blends grilled shrimp, a lean source of protein, with the low-calorie crunch of cucumber and onion. It's tossed and dressed with Thai flavors of sesame, cilantro, lime and refreshing mint. Annette Traverso - San Rafael, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/4 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
1 tablespoon minced fresh mint
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 sweet onion, sliced
1 medium cucumber, peeled and sliced
4 cups torn leaf lettuce

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; set aside. Sprinkle shrimp with salt and pepper; thread onto four metal or soaked wooden skewers. , Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 2-4 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink., Stir the reserved dressing; add the shrimp, onion and cucumber. Toss to coat. Divide lettuce among four salad plates; top with shrimp mixture.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 168mg cholesterol, Sodium 661mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges