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Romaine Pecan Salad with Shrimp Skewers

Romaine Pecan Salad with Shrimp Skewers
This colorful salad is nice to serve in the winter when oranges are in season and at their peak. The pleasing dressing recipe, provided by the Canola Info Association, takes just seconds to whirl together in a blender.
6-8 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 25 min.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 1 cup canola oil
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 small red onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • Coarsely ground pepper, optional
  • 2 packages (10 ounces each) ready-to-serve romaine lettuce
  • 2 oranges, peeled and segmented
  • 3/4 cup pecan halves, toasted

Directions

  • In a blender or food processor, combine first seven ingredients.
  • Cover and blend until smooth and creamy. Reserve 1/4 cup dressing;
  • set aside. Cover and refrigerate remaining dressing.
  • On metal or soaked bamboo skewers, thread shrimp. Brush shrimp with
  • one-half of reserved dressing. Sprinkle with pepper if desired.
  • Arrange skewers on rack in broiler pan. Broil 3-4 in. from heat for
  • 3-4 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink, basting with
  • remaining reserved dressing halfway through cooking time. Serve warm
© Taste of Home 2013

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Romaine Pecan Salad with Shrimp Skewers (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • or refrigerate shrimp until serving.
  • In a salad bowl, combine lettuce, orange segments and pecans. Drizzle
  • dressing over salad; toss gently to coat. Divide salad among serving
  • plates. Arrange shrimp skewers over salad. Serve immediately. Yield:
  • 6-8 servings.
Wine: Light-Bodied White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.
© Taste of Home 2013