Vinaigrette Shrimp Salad
Aug 12th 2024
Ingredients:
- 2 lb fresh, medium-size shrimp, cooked in salted water and peeled
- 8 ounce small white mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 1 small sweet red pepper, cut in thin strips.
- 1 (10-oz.) package frozen snow peas, thawed
- 1 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
- Pretty Lettuce
- Fresh tomato wedges
- Sauce :
- 1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 4 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Directions:
In a large bowl, combine the whole
shrimp, mushrooms, peppers, snow peas, and pecans. To make the sauce,
use a food processor or blender, mix the mustard, garlic, lemon juice,
and vinegar; blend. Then, running the machine continuously, add the oil
in a slow, steady stream. Add salt and pepper. Pour the sauce on the
shrimp mixture, and toss to mix completely. Taste and add salt, if
desired. Cover bowl, and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours. Serve cold on
pretty lettuce with a tomato wedge for topping.