Neptune Salad With Watermelon, Shrimp and Strawberry Dressing

Chef Babz's Note:

A recipe that has Neptune in the title usually means that it has shrimp or other seafood. My version of Neptune Salad is especially refreshing on a hot day and has a lusty flavor that likely would satisfy a Roman god.

• Total Time: 2 hrs 50 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 2 hrs 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

DRESSING

• 1 cup fresh strawberries
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons roasted sesame oil
• ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
• ¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce , to taste

SALAD

• 5 cups fresh watermelon , cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 cups jicama , cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 green onions , minced
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes , halved
• 1 lb cooked shrimp , deveined, shells and tails removed
• ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro or ¼ cup mint leaf

Directions:

1. Combine all of the ingredients for the dressing in a blender jar and puree until smooth.
2. Place the watermelon and jicama in a bowl and pour the dressing over them.
3. Marinate for 1 to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
4. Add the green onions, cherry tomatoes, shrimp, feta cheese and cilantro, and mix well.
5. Chill 20 minutes and serve.