SHRIMP SALAD WITH BASIL

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A nice fresh salad with a light vinaigrette dressing. Serve as is or over salad greens. Adapted from "Everyday with Rachael Ray," August 2009. To julienne basil: stack leaves, then roll up lengthwise, slice thin to form ribbons.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb shrimp, cooked
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
2 avocados, cut into cubes
1 shallot, minced
1/4 cup fresh basil, julienned
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon white wine vinegar
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, tomatoes, avocados, shallot, and basil.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together zest of one lemon, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, garlic, vinegar, salt and pepper to taste; slowly pour in olive oil, while whisking until combined.
  • Pour dressing over shrimp mixture and serve.

Hilda Chacon
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Charlotte Chavis
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This salad is so versatile. I've added different ingredients to it each time I've made it and it's always delicious.


Aslam Malik
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great go-to recipe for a quick and easy meal.


Malik Zahib Aslam
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat shrimp. My kids love it!


Bitu Yared
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I love the lemony flavor of this salad. It's so refreshing and it pairs perfectly with the shrimp.


Rosaura Benavides
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This salad is perfect for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and it's easy to make ahead of time.


Kamran Muhammad kamran
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I used frozen shrimp for this salad and it turned out great. I just thawed the shrimp before cooking it.


md Tofayel
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I added some chopped avocado to this salad and it was delicious. The avocado added a creamy texture and a bit of extra flavor.


Humira Islam
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. It's also a great make-ahead meal. I love to make it on the weekend and then have it for lunch during the week.


Nassasa Jackline
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I'm not a huge fan of shrimp, but I loved this salad. The dressing is so flavorful and the shrimp is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Ali Mannion
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This salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.


Victor Victor
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I made this salad for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the dressing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Osama Rauf
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This shrimp salad is amazing! I love the combination of shrimp, basil, and lemon. It's so refreshing and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.