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On The Border Shrimp Salad

Makes 4 Servings

cuisine: Mexican

meal type: Kid-Friendly, Salad

technique: No Cook

Get your healthy dose of omega-3 fats in this light & delicious recipe. This a tasty way to meet your goal of eating seafood at least two times a week. 

photo of: on the border shrimp salad

ingredients

  • 1 pound cooked Florida shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 8 3/4-ounce can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1/2 cup chopped Florida red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped Florida celery
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro or parsley
  • 3 tablespoons chopped Florida green onions
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • sliced Florida avocado, garnish
  • Red Wine Vinegar Dressing (recipes follows)
  • Red Wine Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Florida honey
  • 1 teaspoon Italian season
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

instructions

Combine all ingredients, except avocado and dressing; refrigerate for one hour. Serve with Red Wine Vinegar Dressing. Garnish with avocado slices.

Red Wine Dressing

In a small bowl, combine all ingredients; mix well. Pour over shrimp mixture.

Yield: 1/2 cup.

Source: Recipe compliments of FL Bureau of Seafood and Aquaculture Marketing

nutrition information
(per serving)

Calories: 220
Calories from fat: 21
Fat Total: 2g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 174mg
Total Carbohydrates: 16g
Protein: 29g

Red Wine Dressing

Calories: 128
Calories from fat: 119
Fat Total: 13g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Total Carbohydrates: 3g
Protein: 0g

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