Shrimp Nectarine Thai Salad

Submitted by ChrisMc

"Here's a recipe I found in the paper - the salad looks very elegant, but can be put together in less than 20 minutes."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup oil
• 1⁄3 cup lime juice
• 2 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 -2 jalapeno, chopped
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sugar
• 12 ounces cooked and cooled pasta
• 1⁄2 cup chopped red onion
• 1 cucumber, sliced
• 3⁄4 lb shelled cooked shrimp
• 3 nectarines, sliced
• lettuce leaf

directions

1. Combine oil, lime juice, mint, cilantro, jalapeno, and sugar and shake well to blend.
2. Combine 1/2 of the oil mixture with the pasta and onion, and toss well.
3. Line a serving platter with lettuce leaves, and place the pasta on the platter.
4. Top with shrimp, nectarine, and cucumber and drizzle the remaining dressing over the salad.
5. Top with crushed red pepper flakes, if desired.