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Spectacular Shrimp Salad Main Dish Recipe

A few years back, I was asked to bring a salad to a potluck. I didn't want to bring an ordinary dish, so I created this recipe. Everyone was pleased with the light vinegar-and-oil dressing.

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Spectacular Shrimp Salad Main Dish Recipe

Prep: 15 min. + chilling

Yield: 4 Servings

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Ingredients

1 medium cucumber
1/2 pound frozen medium cooked shrimp, thawed
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
Leaf lettuce, optional

Directions

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. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 332 calories, 21 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 86 mg cholesterol, 312 mg sodium, 20 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 17 g protein.

Originally published as Spectacular Shrimp Salad Main Dish in Home-Style Soups, Salad and Sandwiches Cookbook , p44