Neptune Salad With Watermelon, Shrimp and Strawberry Dressing

Submitted by Chef Babz

"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."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 50mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 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
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1⁄4 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
• 1⁄2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1⁄4 cup fresh cilantro or 1/4 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.