Do the dog days of summer have you panting for something refreshing? Chill out with this salad — super-simple if you buy your shrimp cleaned and cooked. It's equally yummy with cubes of cooked chicken or turkey.
12 large shrimp, shelled and de-veined
4 cups (packed) mesclun or other tender greens
1 Kirby (pickling) cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
Sesame Ginger Vinaigrette (recipe follows)
1 ripe mango, thinly sliced
1 medium-size red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- Steam the shrimp until they are cooked through and turn opaque, about 5 minutes.
- Place the mesclun and cucumber in a salad bowl. Add ¼ cup of the Sesame Ginger Vinaigrette and toss to mix. Divide the greens between 2 salad plates.
- Place the shrimp, mango and bell pepper in the salad bowl. Toss with enough of the remaining Sesame Ginger Vinaigrette to coat evenly. Top the greens with the shrimp mixture.
Serves 2
Open, sesame: If you have sesame seeds handy (preferably toasted), toss a couple of tablespoons in with the greens for a nutty crunch.
Nutrition Info:
1 portion provides:
Protein: 1 serving
Vitamin C: 2 servings
Green leafy and yellow vegetables and fruits: 3 servings
Other fruits and vegetables ½ serving