caribbean shrimp & nectarine salad

Seattle, WA
Updated on Apr 12, 2016

A great salad for those dog days of summer. This has a tangy lime dressing. Peaches or mango can be used instead of nectarines. Make sure they are ripe. Buy precooked shrimp to save time. Cook time is chilling time. Chill plates before serving.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Refrigerate/Freeze
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • DRESSING
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • - 1/2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/8 teaspoon tabasco sauce
  • SALAD
  • 1 pound cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 - ripe nectarines, cut into this wedges
  • 1 - ripe avocado, seeded, peeled and sliced thin lengthwise
  • 1/2 small red onion, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 cup fresh basil, cut into thin strips
  • 4 cups salad greens

How To Make caribbean shrimp & nectarine salad

  • Step 1
    Process dressing ingredients in blender or food processor until ginger is finely chopped. Pour into a large salad bowl.
  • Step 2
    Add remaining ingredients except greens and toss to mix and coat.
  • Step 3
    Chill in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • Step 4
    Place greens on chilled plates and top with chilled salad mixture.

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