Bay Shrimp Salad

Submitted 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!!!"

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 17
• Serves: 2

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)

• 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

1. Simply combine salad ingredients, toss, and serve with a single lemon wedge and cherry tomato for garnish.

2. To prepare Ginger Salad Dressing from scratch:

3. 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).
4. Add 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1 cup peanut oil, and 1/2 cup mild vinegar.
5. Add freshly ground black pepper, if desired.
6. Shake to mix well before use.
7. Best made a day ahead for flavors to meld.