Shrimp Salad with Dried Cherries Recipe

Shrimp Salad with Dried Cherries Recipe

  • Dressing:
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon coarse-ground Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Salad:
  • 4 cups mixed salad greens
  • 1 pound medium-size, cooked, peeled shrimp
  • 2 small ripe avocados, peeled, pitted and sliced
  • 3/4 cup dried tart cherries
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  1. For the dressing, combine olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, basil and salt. Mix with a wire whisk or beat with a large spoon until well mixed. Refrigerate while preparing salad.
  2. For the salad, divide salad greens evenly between 4 plates.
  3. Combine shrimp, avocados, cherries and green onions in a large bowl; divide shrimp mixture evenly over salad greens.
  4. Drizzle with dressing. Serve immediately.
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