Best 5 Cauliflower And Shrimp Salad Recipes

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Are you looking for a delightful and nutritious salad recipe that combines the goodness of cauliflower and shrimp? Look no further! This article aims to guide you in creating a tantalizing cauliflower and shrimp salad that will impress your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied. With a burst of flavors, textures, and colors, this salad is a perfect balance of health and indulgence. So, gather your ingredients and prepare to embark on a culinary adventure as we explore the best recipe for cauliflower and shrimp salad.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CAULIFLOWER SHRIMP SALAD



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Thinly sliced, raw cauliflower and cooked shrimp, marinated in a creamy dressing, are the main ingredients in this unusual salad. This has always been a hit at potlucks and family get-togethers. It tastes best if you make it a day before you plan to serve it.

Provided by Amy Brolsma

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cauliflower

Time 40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 head cauliflower, thinly sliced
1 pound shrimp - cooked, peeled, deveined and chilled
1 cup chopped green onions
3 eggs
1 cup mayonnaise
¾ cup creamy Italian-style salad dressing
¾ cup sliced black olives
1 tablespoon minced pimento

Steps:

  • Place eggs in a small saucepan, and add water to cover. Cover the pan, and bring to a boil over high heat. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 12 minutes. Cool, peel, and chop the hard boiled eggs.
  • Mix mayonnaise and salad dressing together in a small bowl.
  • To a large bowl, add cauliflower, shrimp, green onions, chopped eggs, olives, and pimientos. Toss to combine. Stir in dressing mixture, and toss to coat. Refrigerate. Serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.4 calories, Carbohydrate 6.6 g, Cholesterol 156 mg, Fat 27.8 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 14.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 542 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

CAULIFLOWER AND SHRIMP SALAD



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Make and share this Cauliflower and Shrimp Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Auntie Jan

Categories     White Rice

Time 20m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 head cauliflower, cut in to bite-sized pieces
1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
1 lb cooked baby shrimp
1 cup sliced pimento stuffed olive
4 cups cooked white rice, cooled (start with 2 cups uncooked)
1 1/2-2 cups mayonnaise (Bestfoods or Helmans)
hot pepper sauce (Tabasco)
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients and chill.
  • Best served within a day, or two at the most- rice starts to dry out and other ingredients begin to get watery.
  • Sometimes you can add more mayo and that will make it last a bit longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298, Fat 12.5, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 97.6, Sodium 370, Carbohydrate 33.8, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 4.1, Protein 12.9

FRESH CAULIFLOWER AND SHRIMP SALAD



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Categories     Shellfish     Vegetable     Side     No-Cook     Low Carb

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 head of Cauliflower
1 cup celery sliced thinly, (include the leaves)
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped coarsely
freshly cracked pepper to taste
garlic salt to taste
Best Foods mayonnaise
3/4 lb. fresh salad shrimp
Parsley sprigs for garnish

Steps:

  • Wash cauliflower and drain well; cut into bite size flowerettes. In a large bowl combine the cauliflowerettes, celery and parsley. Add seasoning according to taste. Add enough mayonnaise to moisten and mix well. Carefully fold in the shrimp, garnish with sprigs of parsley and serve.

AUNT ALMA'S CAULIFLOWER SHRIMP AHOY



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My dear Aunt Alma gave me this recipe just after we were stationed overseas - for a taste of home. Cauliflower and shrimp are baked in a spicy cheese sauce. Adjust the amounts of spices to suit your taste. It is delicious as a main dish with buttered French bread or as a hearty side dish. Enjoy!

Provided by Menwith Hill'er Back Home !!

Categories     Side Dish

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 head cauliflower, broken into small florets
½ cup chopped onion
3 tablespoons butter
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed Cheddar cheese soup
¼ cup whole milk
2 cups frozen fully cooked tiny salad shrimp, thawed
1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 pinch Creole-style seasoning
paprika to taste

Steps:

  • Place the cauliflower in a large saucepan with just enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until fork tender, about 5 minutes. Drain, and coarsely chop or break up with a fork.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a large casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion in the butter until tender, but not browned. Stir in the Cheddar cheese soup, milk, shrimp, mushrooms and parsley. Season with cayenne pepper, black pepper, and Creole seasoning. Heat for a minute on low to blend the flavors.
  • Place the cauliflower into the prepared baking dish. Pour the contents of the saucepan over the cauliflower, and stir slightly to blend.
  • Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until bubbly. Sprinkle with paprika just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.9 calories, Carbohydrate 19.1 g, Cholesterol 139 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 20.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 928.9 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

ARTICHOKE, CAULIFLOWER & SHRIMP ENSALATA



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This serves 2 as the main meal or 4 as a side salad.Lovely combination of flavors. Do not over cook the cauliflower and make sure it is cool before tossing with other ingredients

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 20m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 head cauliflower, broken into small florets
1 can water-packed artichoke hearts, drained cut into quarters
1/4 cup whole pitted black olives
8 ounces fresh shrimp or 8 ounces frozen shrimp, washed & drained
lettuce leaf (for garnish)
1 slice lemon, rind of (to garnish)
1/2 lemon, juice of
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, snipped
1/3 cup lite olive oil (use virgin if you wish)
2 green onions, chopped (white & green)
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
salt and pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (optional)

Steps:

  • Steam the cauliflower for 5 minutes so they are still crisp, cool.
  • Mix all the vinaigrette ingredients except oil.
  • In a blender slowly add the oil in a steady stream while the blender is on.
  • Gently toss the cailiflower, artichokes, olives and shrimp, season.
  • Arrange cauliflower etc.
  • on individual plates on a lettuce leaf, chill.
  • To Serve pour dressing over, or serve on the side, garnish each plate with a piece of lemon peel.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 546.8, Fat 40.1, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 172.4, Sodium 405.1, Carbohydrate 21.9, Fiber 8.3, Sugar 9.7, Protein 29.3

Tips:

  • Choose the freshest ingredients possible. Fresh cauliflower and shrimp will give your salad the best flavor. Choose shrimp that is firm and translucent, and cauliflower that is white and free of blemishes.
  • Cook the shrimp properly. Overcooked shrimp will be tough and rubbery. Cook the shrimp just until they are opaque and pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  • Don't overcook the cauliflower. Cauliflower should be cooked until it is tender but still has a slight crunch. Overcooked cauliflower will be mushy.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your salad. This will add color, flavor, and texture. Good choices include celery, carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, and avocado.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different dressings. A simple vinaigrette is always a good choice, but you can also try a creamy dressing or a yogurt-based dressing.
  • Serve the salad immediately. This will prevent the vegetables from becoming soggy.

Conclusion:

Cauliflower and shrimp salad is a healthy, delicious, and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover shrimp. With its variety of flavors and textures, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table.

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