Thai Shrimp Salad
Here's a deliciously different salad that blends grilled shrimp, a lean source of protein, with the low-calorie crunch of cucumber and onion. It's tossed and dressed with Thai flavors of sesame, cilantro, lime and refreshing mint.
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Serves: 2
Calories per serving: 149
Ingredients:
Cook time:
Serves: 2
Calories per serving: 149
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh mint
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro
Dash crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 large sweet onion, sliced
1/2 medium cucumber, peeled and sliced
2 cups torn leaf lettuce
Directions:
In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients; set aside. Sprinkle shrimp with salt and pepper; thread onto 2 metal or soaked wooden skewers.
Place skewers on an oiled grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat until shrimp turn pink, 2-4 minutes.
Stir the dressing; add the shrimp, onion and cucumber. Toss to coat. Divide lettuce between 2 salad plates; top with shrimp mixture and serve immediately.
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Place skewers on an oiled grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat until shrimp turn pink, 2-4 minutes.
Stir the dressing; add the shrimp, onion and cucumber. Toss to coat. Divide lettuce between 2 salad plates; top with shrimp mixture and serve immediately.
Source: tasteofhome.com
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