Best Shrimp Pineapple Rice Salad Recipes

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SHRIMP & PINEAPPLE RICE SALAD



Shrimp & Pineapple Rice Salad image

Never thought rice pilaf could be so exciting? That's because you've never tried this rice with shrimp, pineapple and veggies.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 3h15m

Yield Makes 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups cleaned medium shrimp (1-1/2 lb.), cooked
3 cups cooked rice
1/2 of a medium pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into bite-sized chunks
1 small green pepper, chopped
1/2 of a medium cucumber, chopped
4 green onions, sliced
3/4 cup KRAFT Classic Ranch Dressing

Steps:

  • Toss all ingredients except dressing in large bowl.
  • Add dressing; mix lightly. Cover.
  • Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 225 mg, Sodium 560 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 27 g

SHRIMP AND RICE SALAD WITH PINEAPPLE VINAIGRETTE



Shrimp and Rice Salad With Pineapple Vinaigrette image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     salads and dressings

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup 1/2-inch cubes pineapple
1 dried red chili pepper, seeded
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 small shallot, sliced
1 clove garlic, sliced
1/3 cup safflower oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
A few grinds black pepper
2 tablespoons basil-flavored olive oil
1 1/4 pounds peeled rock shrimp
Salt to taste
5 cups cooked jasmine rice, cooled
3 scallions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup coarsely chopped basil
1/4 cup coarsely chopped mint
2 tablespoons finely chopped cashews

Steps:

  • To make the vinaigrette, process all the vinaigrette ingredients in a blender until smooth. Set aside.
  • To make the salad, heat the basil oil over high heat and add the shrimp. Season with salt and saute until the shrimp just turn pink, about 3 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • When ready to serve, combine the vinaigrette, shrimp, rice, scallions, basil and mint and toss. Garnish with cashews and serve.

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