Bay Shrimp Salad

Name: Bay Shrimp Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 iceberg lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces; 1 cup green leaf lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces; 18 shrimp (rinsed I use the Bay shrimp if I can find them); 1/2 cup cucumber, julienne; 1/4 cup radish (julienne); 1/4 cup carrot (julienne); 1/4 cup celery (julienne); 1 lemon (cut into wedges for garnish); 2 cherry tomatoes (to garnish, use as many as you like); 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped gingerroot; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 1/4 cup chopped carrot; 2 tablespoons celery, chopped until very fine; 1/2 cup soy sauce; 1 cup peanut oil; 1/2 cup mild vinegar; ground black pepper

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Recipe by Ravenseyes

This is a quick and easy side salad or an absolutely great little lunch - either way you can top it with your favorite dressing or use the little helpful tip for a fresh dressing!!!

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READY IN: 15mins

SERVES: 2

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

¹⁄₂

iceberg lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
1

cup green leaf lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
18

shrimp (rinsed I use the Bay shrimp if I can find them)
¹⁄₂

cup cucumber, julienne
¹⁄₄

cup radish (julienne)
¹⁄₄

cup carrot (julienne)
¹⁄₄

cup celery (julienne)
1

lemon (cut into wedges for garnish)
2

cherry tomatoes (to garnish, use as many as you like)
Ginger Dressing
1 ¹⁄₂

teaspoons finely chopped gingerroot
¹⁄₄

cup chopped onion
¹⁄₄

cup chopped carrot
2

tablespoons celery, chopped until very fine
¹⁄₂

cup soy sauce
1

cup peanut oil
¹⁄₂

cup mild vinegar
ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS

Simply combine salad ingredients, toss, and serve with a single lemon wedge and cherry tomato for garnish.
To prepare Ginger Salad Dressing from scratch:
Blend together 1 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped ginger root, 1/4 cup chopped onion, 1/4 cup chopped carrot, and 2 tablespoons celery (chopped very fine).
Add 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1 cup peanut oil, and 1/2 cup mild vinegar.
Add freshly ground black pepper, if desired.
Shake to mix well before use.
Best made a day ahead for flavors to meld.

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