Mandarin Orange Shrimp Salad |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This wonderful tossed salad is great for a special salad or even a main course. It's one of my most requested recipes. Omit or increase ingredients to suit your taste. Serves 8 as salad, 4-6 as main dish. Ingredients:
1/2 cup sugar |
2 teaspoons paprika |
1 1/2 teaspoons salt |
1 tablespoon dry mustard |
1/2 cup red wine vinegar |
1 cup salad oil |
2 heads romaine lettuce, cut in bite-sized pieces |
2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges |
1 cup slivered almonds, toasted |
1 lb fresh shrimp |
2 ripe avocados, chopped |
1 red onion, sliced into thin rings |
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds |
Directions:
1. Mix dressing ingredients and let sit over night or at least 3 hours in refrigerator.
2. Toast almonds and sesame seeds in frying pan.
3. Chop salad into bite-size pieces.
4. Slice onion into thin rings.
5. Cut avocado into 1/2 inch cubes.
6. Sprinkle lemon juice on avocado if not serving immediately.
7. Combine all salad ingredients including drained oranges and shrimp.
8. Toss, dress and serve.
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