Shrimp Asparagus Salad

sfd_shraspShrimp Asparagus Salad – This succulent, simple, shrimp salad recipe, has the healthy addition of asparagus, is served chilled, and even comes with it’s very own salad dressing, recipe included. The tasty, fresh, dressing, is an oil, vinegar and herb medley, which enhances the flavor of the shrimp and asparagus perfectly. A quick and easy, chilled seafood salad recipe, that is absolutely delicious.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Shrimp, Asparagus
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Shrimp Asparagus Salad

1 lb Shrimp shelled and cleaned
1 1/2 lb Cleaned asparagus
1 Thin lemon slice
1/4 c Sliced green onion
2 tb Minced parsley
1 md Diced tomato
Lettuce leaves
1 oz Grated Monterey jack cheese

DRESSING
1/2 c Salad oil
4 tb Vinegar
1/4 ts Salt
Dash cayenne
1/8 ts Pepper
1 tb Parsley
1 tb Basil
1 tb Oregano
1 tb Chervil

Directions to make Shrimp Asparagus Salad

Step 1:Cook shrimp; drain and set aside. Cook asparagus until crisp- tender; drain well. Place shrimp, asparagus and lemon slice in mixing bowl. Pour herb dressing over all, cover and chill well, stirring once or twice.
Step 2:Combine onion, parsley and tomato. To serve, drain shrimp asparagus mixture and arrange on plate with lettuce and cheese. Serve with tomato mixture.
Step 3:DRESSING: Combine oil, vinegar, salt, cayenne, pepper, parsley, basil, chervil and oregano.

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Cool Shrimp Avocado Salad

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Cool Shrimp Avocado Salad – This healthy salad is so full of shrimp, it’s a meal on its own! Healthy greens are mixed with shrimp, and then the salad is made a little creamier, with the addition of the avocados. Yummy!


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Easy Salmon – Asparagus Salad

salmon_asparagusEasy Salmon – Asparagus Salad – Try this fabulously flavored seafood salad on your deck, on a nice warm evening! The phenomenal salad dressing is what makes this salmon recipe.

Prep Time: 30 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Salmon
Difficulty Level: 3

Ingredients to make Easy Salmon – Asparagus Salad

Maple-Dijon Dressing
1/3 cup maple-flavored syrup
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
Salad
1 salmon fillet, 1/2 inch thick (1 lb)
1 lb asparagus spears
4 cups baby salad greens
1 cup shredded carrots (about 1 1/2 medium)
2 hard-cooked eggs, cut into 8 wedges

Directions to make Easy Salmon – Asparagus Salad

Step 1:Heat gas or charcoal grill.
Step 2:In small bowl, mix all Maple-Dijon Dressing ingredients with wire whisk.
Step 3:Cut salmon crosswise into 4 pieces. Brush salmon with 1 tablespoon of the dressing. In large bowl, toss asparagus and 1 tablespoon of the dressing. Place asparagus in grill basket (grill “wok”).
Step 4:When grill is heated, place asparagus and salmon, skin side down, on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill over medium coals; cover grill. Cook asparagus 7 to 10 minutes and salmon 10 to 15 minutes, shaking grill basket or turning asparagus occasionally, until asparagus is crisp-tender and salmon flakes easily with fork.
Step 5:Slide pancake turner between salmon and skin to remove each piece from skin. On 4 plates, divide salad greens, carrots and eggs. Top with salmon and asparagus. Sprinkle with pepper. Serve with remaining dressing.

Easy Salmon Pasta Salad

 Easy Salmon Pasta Salad – This easy seafood salad features salmon, fresh vegetables, and a delicious salad dressing! . Anybody can make it!

Prep Time: 25 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Servings: 5
Main Ingredient: Salmon
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Easy Salmon Pasta Salad

1 (8 ounce) package farfalle pasta
2 heads broccoli, separated into florets
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
1 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, pressed
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste
10 ounces canned salmon, drained

Directions to make Easy Salmon Pasta Salad

Step 1:Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
Step 2:Bring a separate large pot of water to a boil. Add the broccoli and carrots, and cook in the boiling water until tender, 2 to 3 minutes; drain.
Step 3:Combine the olive oil, soy sauce, red wine vinegar, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a sealable container; seal. Shake vigorously to make the dressing.
Step 4:Toss together the drained pasta, drained vegetables, salmon, and dressing in a large bowl. Store in refrigerator up to 4 days.

Light Shrimp Salad

shrimp_saladLight Shrimp Salad – We know you will love this light, crisp seafood salad. Actually we consider it one of our best recipes.

Prep Time: 25 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Shrimp
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Light Shrimp Salad

2 cups bite-size pieces spinach
2 cups shredded Chinese (napa) cabbage
1 cup enoki mushrooms
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 medium green onions, thinly sliced (2 tablespoons)
1/2 pound frozen cooked peeled deveined medium shrimp, thawed
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons rice vinegar or white vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder

Directions to make Light Shrimp Salad

Step 1:Mix spinach, cabbage, mushrooms, bell pepper, onions, shrimp and almonds in large bowl.
Step 2:Shake remaining ingredients in tightly covered container. Pour over spinach mixture; toss. Serve immediately.

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