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If you ever hear me mention the word ...............
.................. "Annie" on my blog, you can be sure that you're in for a wonderful treat. My sister, Annie, has been a guest blogger at The Café several times in the past year and her posts are always a big hit. You're going to love the delicious, fresh and delightfully healthy recipe she has for us today!
I was wandering around Whole Foods Market (Can you tell that Chris and I are sister’s…. and that we like the same sorts of entertainment! ) 🙂 a couple weeks ago and, after loading my grocery cart with all sorts of fun items,............. I got to the deli and was “wowed” by this salad……… it was calling my name. This recipe is easy to prepare, fresh and delicious. It would be wonderful to serve as a luncheon item or as a small first course or main dish for a warm summer evening dinner. Enjoy!
Colossal Shrimp, Mango & Cucumber Salad
Ingredients:
24 extra large chilled, peeled, cooked cocktail shrimp
2-3 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoons finely minced garlic
1 tablespoons finely minced fresh peeled ginger
¼ cup fresh chopped cilantro
3-4 tablespoons olive oil/canola oil blend
1 large ripe mango
½ medium red pepper, sliced in fine strips
½ medium orange pepper, sliced in fine strips
½ medium English cucumber
½ medium jicama
salt to taste
sugar to taste
1 tablespoon chia seeds
Directions:
Add the rice vinegar to a mixing bowl with the garlic, fresh ginger and cilantro. Add a little olive/canola oil blend and add the defrosted cocktail shrimp with the tails removed and toss them around in the oil.
While the shrimp are marinating, cut the mango by using a sharp knife to slice down either side of the pit, peel and dice into bite size pieces. Cut a similar amount of cucumber and jicama by slicing them crosswise and then in half lengthwise, then crosswise again into bite size pieces. Add those to the bowl and a little salt and sugar to taste. Add chia seeds and toss with other ingredients. You can make this an hour or two ahead of time, keep it cold in the fridge, then serve it on individual plates.
lena says
i like that you added some jicamas too, they are sweet and crunchy and i think it's really nice putting them to make salads.
MyFudo™ says
My husband will really love this. I love the light mix and the summer-y feel of this salad.
Vicki Bensinger says
This sounds very good and interesting. I love jicama but rarely use it. I need to pick some up, I love the crunch it adds to dishes.
Thanks for sharing. Hope you've enjoyed yourself in London.
cakewhiz says
this salad would compliment many dishes very well. my family would really like this 🙂
Mary says
What a fantastic melding of color and flavor. This is a sure winner for a spot on the summer table. It looks delicious and begs to be tried. I hope you have a wonderful day. Blessings...Mary
Kim - Liv Life says
Oh, Annie!! What a treat you have hear. Lots of my favorite flavors all in one place. Well done!!
Madonna says
This looks delish. I am calling my sister and tell her she needs to get busy making something good.
Kate says
What a lovely salad for this hot weather! Looks delicious!
Claire @ Claire K Creations says
Looks like another one I'll have to stash away for the warmer weather. You're not kidding about the colossal shrimp. They're huge!
Tina Bk says
This does show that great taste and talent runs in the family! This salad looks so fresh and delicious, love the combination here. Well done!
Karen (Back Road Journal) says
This recipe would make a wonderful first course to serve at a dinner party...so pretty.
玉芳 says
It looks sooo delicious!!
玉芳 says
OMG! It looks delicious!!!! XXX
Blond Duck says
At 100 degrees, I live on salads.
Karen (Back Road Journal) says
This sounds like a nice light first course to serve when having guests over for dinner. I think they would be very happy with this tasty sounding dish.
Sue/the view from great island says
I looooove mango, and pairing it with cucumber and shrimp is over the top delicious. I recently got inspired by my local Whole Foods, they had a quinoa salad with peaches that was amazing. So nice that you sisters share this passion, thanks for the recipe!
France@beyondthepeel says
That looks like the most perfect summer salad. Bring on the sunshine.
Martha says
The colors alone would make me want to eat it! 🙂
Kelly Mulcair Registered Nutritionist. Content © 2011 Trinity Nutrition. says
That is one gorgeous, summer fresh Salad - thank you Annie! I love all of the ingredients in this beautiful recipe.
Kelly Mulcair Registered Nutritionist. Content © 2011 Trinity Nutrition. says
That is one gorgeous, summer fresh Salad - thank you Annie! I love all of the ingredients in this beautiful recipe.
Sandra Lee says
Good taste runs in this family for sure! I'd love to go shopping with you guys.
Kim says
Wow! Annie, you have lots of great ideas as I can see. This salad looks wonderful! So great that you, Chris are presenting other meals than yours!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
Ahh, I think it's wonderful that you have cooking in common. I'm the only one in my family that cooks! Your salad is just beautiful and I know I would love it.
Lenia says
Well,your sister is so talented as you!What a wonderful salad,my dear friend!
Ginny says
Gosh, your whole family are gourmet cooks!!