Shrimp: Summer Shrimp Salad with Cilantro

posted by Terrytx 06-16-103 7:16 AM

* Exported from MasterCook *
Summer Shrimp Salad with Cilantro
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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Salads Seafood

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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Dressing:
1/2 cup vegetable broth
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
3/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black peppercorns

Salad:
1 pound medium shrimp, cooked and peeled
1 1/2 cups julienne-cut yellow squash
1 1/2 cups julienne-cut zucchini
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup fresh corn kernels (about 2 ears
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro


To prepare dressing, combine broth and cornstarch in a small saucepan, stirring with a whisk; bring to a boil. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in juice and next 5 ingredients (juice through peppercorns). Cool.

To prepare salad, combine shrimp and remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Add dressing mixture to shrimp mixture, tossing well.

Serving size: 1 3/4 cups. 198 cal, 4.8g fat, 20.4g pro, 20.9g carb, 3.8g fiber, 129mg chol, 3.1mg iron, 559mg sod, 72mg calc.

Source: Cooking Light-6/03

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