What's Cooking Wednesday - SW Shrimp Salad

Can you tell I love salads in the summer? This salad was inspired when I had a few shrimp and corn left over from a shrimp boil. The spiciness of the shrimp and corn really added some great flavor! Interestingly enough, I saw almost the exact same thing in Rachael Ray's Magazine the other day when I was flipping through!

South West Shrimp Salad

Romaine lettuce

Corn cut off of the cob

Boiled shrimp

Red pepper, sliced

Sprinkle of cheese of your choice

Dressing of your choice (I used just a little Ranch)

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Purrrrrrrrrrr~Genki dashite~Nantoka naru-yo! S. Jul 22, 2009, 3:46pm EDT

alas~ I am a vegan~

April H. Jul 22, 2009, 3:51pm EDT

I have lots of vegan recipes posted as well - did you see the taco salad? I used sour cream, but there are lots of vegan alternatives.

Purrrrrrrrrrr~Genki dashite~Nantoka naru-yo! S. Jul 22, 2009, 4:02pm EDT

o~yes~I know~'ve been a vegan for a very long time~like here I can substitute light tempeh for the shrimp~use vegan shredded cheese~and a light olive oil instead of dressing~ tadah! =)

April H. Jul 22, 2009, 4:29pm EDT

I had a tempeh sandwich for lunch today!

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adamsmommy l. Jul 22, 2009, 4:09pm EDT

this looks really good! My husband would love it!!

April H. Jul 22, 2009, 4:29pm EDT

Thanks!

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Larry H. Jul 22, 2009, 7:09pm EDT

THANKS FOR SHARIN

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Human, Katherine, seeker of intergalactic life, inhabitant of Earth Jul 22, 2009, 8:17pm EDT

Mmmmmmm...YUM..looks refreshing and easy to make

April H. Jul 22, 2009, 9:43pm EDT

Very easy! Especially if you recently had a shrimp boil....

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elizabeth e. Jul 26, 2009, 11:48am EDT

I love shrimp salad....yummy. I will try this...looks easy enough.

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Judit Corina Jul 26, 2009, 10:13pm EDT

Great Shrimp recipe and would pair well with a Brander Sauvignon Blanc

April H. Jul 26, 2009, 10:31pm EDT

Thanks! I'm not familiar with that brand, but it would pair well with a Sauvignon Blanc!

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Donna S. Jul 31, 2009, 7:27pm EDT

So simple...so good.

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Fran S. Aug 3, 2009, 2:19pm EDT

sounds delicious!

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Ms. Meacham: Money Maven Aug 3, 2009, 9:55pm EDT

This looks good enough to eat! ; ) And so simple April.

Thank you for your comment on the community garden in your area to add to my gleaning/AmeriCorps post. Good to know that community gardens are being used to share the fruit of the earth!

Feel free to post this and other recipes like it to my Frugal Eats group too. I'd love to see you there.

Ms. Meacham: Money Maven Aug 3, 2009, 9:55pm EDT

P.S. Here's the link to Frugal Eats if you're interested: http://frugaleats.gather.com.

April H. Aug 3, 2009, 10:10pm EDT

Thanks! I'm already a member! I think I didn't post this one there since it has shrimp in it, which isn't a frugal choice for everyone.

Ms. Meacham: Money Maven Aug 4, 2009, 1:04am EDT

Perhaps. I agree that it could be considered a "luxury." But that's what makes it so ideal for frugal eating. For less than a dollar, a frugal diner can pick up a handful of shrimp -- just right for a decadent meal for one -- on sale at the meat counter. What a fabulous way to treat yourself on a budget, in my opinon at least.