ROMAINE PECAN SALAD WITH SHRIMP SKEWERS

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This colorful salad is nice to serve in the winter when oranges are in season and at their peak. The pleasing dressing recipe, provided by the Canola Info Association, takes just seconds to whirl together in a blender.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup white vinegar
1 cup canola oil
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 small red onion, chopped
1 teaspoon ground mustard
2 tablespoons water
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Coarsely ground pepper, optional
2 packages (10 ounces each) ready-to-serve romaine lettuce
2 oranges, peeled and segmented
3/4 cup pecan halves, toasted

Steps:

  • In a blender or food processor, combine first seven ingredients. Cover and blend until smooth and creamy. Reserve 1/4 cup dressing; set aside. Cover and refrigerate remaining dressing., On metal or soaked bamboo skewers, thread shrimp. Brush shrimp with one-half of reserved dressing. Sprinkle with pepper if desired. Arrange skewers on rack in broiler pan. Broil 3-4 in. from heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink, basting with remaining reserved dressing halfway through cooking time. Serve warm or refrigerate shrimp until serving., In a salad bowl, combine lettuce, orange segments and pecans. Drizzle dressing over salad; toss gently to coat. Divide salad among serving plates. Arrange shrimp skewers over salad. Serve immediately.

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Shaniya Qreen
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of textures and flavors.


Heidery J Losch
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great salad for any occasion.


Katie Camp
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I'm not a fan of romaine lettuce, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing was amazing and the pecans added a nice crunch.


Marjiya Meheron
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Martez Abrams
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I love the crunch of the pecans in this salad.


Anuja Basnet
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover grilled shrimp.


Mohan Lal
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I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing was so good that it made me forget all about the shrimp.


Neha Kashyap
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic.


draxon
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal. You can make the dressing and shrimp skewers ahead of time.


Christopher McCormick
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I love that this salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Md Monjur
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Dora Kintoh
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great salad for any occasion.


abdulrazzaq
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of textures and flavors.


Rahmot Rahmot
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Rony Hossain
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover shrimp.


Nikki Giselman
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I'm not a big fan of romaine lettuce, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing was amazing and the pecans added a nice crunch.


Saqlain Waseer
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The shrimp skewers were cooked perfectly and the dressing was tangy and flavorful.


SKHUNJULWE SKHOKHO87
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Tahir Imran
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This salad was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of romaine lettuce, pecans, shrimp skewers, and dressing was perfect.