Kitchen Sink Shrimp Salad Food

SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• In a blender, combine the dressing and the avocado, and puree until smooth.
• In a medium bowl, combine the shrimp, cucumber, celery, lemon juice, 1/2-teaspoon salt, pepper to taste, and about 5 tablespoons of the dressing.
• On a large platter or individual plates arrange the asparagus and tomatoes. Make a bed of lettuce and top with the shrimp salad. Sprinkle with the chives and serve the salad with the remaining dressing on the side.
• Cook's Note: Substitute 3 cups other cooked seafood, such as crabmeat, crawfish tails, or lobster.
• Combine the anchovies, mayonnaise, sour cream, chives, parsley, tarragon, basil, shallots, lemon juice, and the 1/4-teaspoon of salt in a blender. Puree to make a smooth dressing. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Use now or store, covered, in the refrigerator, for up to 2 days.
• Yield: 1 1/4 cups
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KITCHEN SINK SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• Combine shrimp, vegetables and fruit in large salad bowl.
• Toss.
• Mix together sour cream, mustard and orange juice in small bowl.
• Add dressing to salad.
• Toss well.
• Add almonds to salad.
• Toss.
• Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• If desired garnish with sliced strawberries.

SHRIMP SALAD WITH VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the vinegar, garlic, sugar and orange zest. Whisk in oil; set aside. Cut oranges into 1/2-in. slices; cut slices into quarters. Add oranges, shrimp and pimientos to dressing; toss to coat. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour., Just before serving, toss the shrimp mixture with lettuces and onions.

SPECTACULAR SHRIMP SALAD MAIN DISH

Steps:

• Slice cucumber in quarters lengthwise; cut into thin pieces and place in a bowl. Add the shrimp, beans and parsley. , In a small bowl, combine the oil, vinegar, garlic, salt and lemon-pepper; pour over salad and toss to coat. Chill for at least 1 hour. Serve over lettuce if desired.

KITCHEN SINK SALAD

Steps:

• Boil pasta according to box directions. Drain & Cool.
• Wash all vegetables & prepare as noted above.
• Run cold water over frozen peas to thaw.
• Layer: lettuce, yellow/orange pepper, green pepper, pasta, peas, corn, cucumber, tomatoes.
• Serve with your favorite dressing - poppy seed is especially good on this salad.

KITCHEN SINK SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• In a blender, combine oil, tomato soup, brown sugar, wine or white vinegar, dry mustard, garlic salt, onion salt, celery salt, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, hot sauce, and mayonnaise. Cover, and blend on low speed. Increase speed, and blend until thoroughly mixed. Refrigerate, covered, until ready to use.

EVERYTHING BUT THE KITCHEN SINK SALAD

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and salt and sauté until they begin to brown and their liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and let cool in the refrigerator.
• Bring a medium pot half full of generously salted water to a boil. Add the asparagus and cook for 2 1/2 minutes. Strain and cool the asparagus under cold running water.
• Combine the mushrooms, asparagus, romaine, fennel, and vinaigrette in a large mixing bowl and toss to coat. Transfer to a serving platter and top with warm balls.