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Caribbean Shrimp Salad

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This refreshing Caribbean Shrimp Salad is a perfect blend of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors. The dressing combines honey, cider vinegar, and a kick of Tabasco sauce to create a bright vinaigrette that coats the cooked shrimp beautifully. Mixed with crisp celery, diced red onion, and green bell peppers, the salad offers a delightful crunch and colorful appeal. It&# 226;ÂÂs an ideal choice for light lunches, potlucks, or as a healthy side dish for summer gatherings. The flavors meld together nicely if chilled for a while, making it a great make-ahead option. Serve over crisp lettuce leaves for a satisfying, low-carb meal that feels both indulgent and fresh.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4
Calories: 3482.2
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
This refreshing Caribbean Shrimp Salad is a perfect blend of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors. The dressing combines honey, cider vinegar, and a kick of Tabasco sauce to create a bright vinaigrette that coats the cooked shrimp beautifully. Mixed with crisp celery, diced red onion, and green bell peppers, the salad offers a delightful crunch and colorful appeal. It&# 226;€™s an ideal choice for light lunches, potlucks, or as a healthy side dish for summer gatherings. The flavors meld together nicely if chilled for a while, making it a great make-ahead option. Serve over crisp lettuce leaves for a satisfying, low-carb meal that feels both indulgent and fresh.
Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoon Olive or salad oil
  • 1 tablespoon Cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Honey
  • 6 dr Tabasco sauce
  • 3/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 tablespoon Lime juice
  • 1 pound Cooked, shelled shrimp
  • 15 ounce Black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 small Green bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup Red onion, diced
  • 2 stalks Celery, sliced
  • 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 pound Lettuce leaves, for serving
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
Directions
  1. 1
    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, cider vinegar, honey, Tabasco sauce, salt, and chopped cilantro until well combined.
  2. 2
    Add the cooked, shelled shrimp to the bowl and toss gently to coat evenly with the dressing.
  3. 3
    Stir in the drained black beans, diced green bell pepper, diced red onion, and sliced celery.
  4. 4
    Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the dish to chill.
  5. 5
    To serve, arrange thin slices of lettuce on plates and spoon the shrimp salad over the top.
  6. 6
    Garnish with halved cherry tomatoes and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 3482.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 387.2g596%
Saturated Fat 28.1g141%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 4392.9mg184%
Total Carbohydrate 13.6g5%
Dietary Fiber 3.9g16%
Sugars 8.5g
Protein 2.7g6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: shrimp, salad, caribbean, spicy, honey, vinegar, tabasco, celery, onion, pepper, lettuce, fresh, healthy, light, summer, seafood, chilled, make-ahead, gluten-free, low-carb
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