Neptune Salad With Watermelon Shrimp And Strawberry Dressing Recipes

WATERMELON SHRIMP SALAD

Watermelon Shrimp Salad image

Sweet, spicy and easy to make, this salad travels well in a cooler to picnics and summer gatherings. I love the combination of flavors, the colorful presentation, and of course, I love to see the happy faces of my guests once they've tried it. -Judy Batson, Tampa, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 10 cups)
1 medium honeydew melon, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 4 cups)
2 pounds peeled and deveined cooked shrimp (31-40 per pound)
2 cups green grapes, halved
1 large cucumber, seeded and chopped
1 small navel orange, peeled and sectioned
1 small red onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. Whisk together remaining ingredients. Drizzle over shrimp mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate at least 20 minutes before serving. Toss before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 158mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (50g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

FRESH WATERMELON AND FRUIT SALAD

Fresh Watermelon and Fruit Salad image

My DBF(the truck driver) came home with extra watermelons from his delivery so I had to do somthing with them. This is very tasty, colorful and refreshing on a warm day.

Provided by LAURIE

Categories Melons

Time 20m

Yield 20-30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 watermelon (seedless is so much easier)
1 honeydew melon
1 cantaloupe
1 fresh pineapple
2 cups strawberries
2 cups blueberries
2 cups raspberries
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons orange juice
1/3 cup water
2/3 cup sugar

Steps:

Slice the watermelon lengthwise about 1/3 of the way from the top.
This will be your bowl so you may have to slice a small portion off the bottom in order for it to sit flat.
Either ball or chunk the watermelon flesh.
Hollow out the watermelon shell completely.
Ball or chunk the remaining melons.
Chunk the pineapple.
Mix all the fruits in the melon bowl.
Combine the juices, water and sugar together.
Pour over the fruits and toss lightly.
Chill if desired or serve immediately.

NEPTUNE SALAD

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An easy and healthy salad perfect for a light lunch, or as a side-dish for barbeques. This salad is best when eaten within a few hours of making because it gets dry when it sits for too long, in which case, just add some additional dressing.

Provided by Manda

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

8 ounces medium pasta shells, cooked and drained
1 (6 ounce) can tuna in water, drained
2/3 cup ranch salad dressing or 2/3 cup fat free ranch dressing
1 1/2-2 tablespoons Salad Supreme dry seasoning
1 dash black pepper
1 dash salt
1 dash garlic powder
2 green onions, chopped
10 cherry tomatoes, halved or 3/4 cup diced tomatoes
1/4 cup diced celery
1/4 cup diced green pepper
1/2 cup frozen green pea, thawed (optional)

Steps:

Combine pasta, tuna, and veggies in medium bowl.
Mix together the salad supreme seasoning, ranch dressing, black pepper, salt, and garlic powder in small bowl.
Pour over salad, and mix well.
Refrigerate 1-2 hours before serving.

STRAWBERRY DRESSING

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This dressing is excellent over fresh greens and spinach. You can make it low fat by reducing the oil to 1 to 2 tablespoons. And it's easy to make!

Provided by kelly123

Categories Salad Dressings

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 cup fresh strawberries, rinsed and stemmed
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons regular balsamic vinegar or 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon water
1 pinch ground black pepper

Steps:

Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth.
Refrigerated in a sealed container, this drssing will keep for 3 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88.4, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 97.7, Carbohydrate 1.9, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1.2, Protein 0.2

LEMON-PEPPER SHRIMP AND STRAWBERRY SALAD

Lemon-Pepper Shrimp and Strawberry Salad image

I have not tried this, I am posting it on a lark having found it online after Lennie mentioned a love of Strawberries and Shrimp

Provided by Steve P.

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 26m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/2 cup light vegetable oil
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 cup strawberry
1 dash lemon-pepper seasoning
1 dash sugar
salt
pepper
2 teaspoons poppy seeds (optional)
8 jumbo shrimp, shelled and deveined
1/2 lemon, juice of
3/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
2 1/2 cups mixed greens, torn
1/2 pint strawberry, halved

Steps:

Combine the oil, 1-teaspoon lemon juice, 1/2 cup strawberries, and dash of lemon-pepper, sugar, salt and pepper in a blender.
Blend well, then add the poppy seeds.
Sprinkle the shrimp with juice of 1/2 lemon, 3/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper, and salt and pepper.
Thread on skewers.
Grill on a hot greased grill for 6 minutes or until firm to the touch and opaque throughout, turning once.
Toss torn greens with vinaigrette to coat.
Top with the shrimp and garnish with the strawberries and additional vinaigrette.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 606.9, Fat 56.1, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 141.1, Sodium 635.5, Carbohydrate 12.2, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 6.5, Protein 16.2

NEPTUNE PASTA SALAD

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This my original recipe and very easy to make. It's good for a light supper, and co-workers love it when I bring this to potluck lunches. -Deborah Baumgarten Jacksonville, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3/4 cup uncooked tricolor spiral pasta
4 ounces imitation crabmeat, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
1/4 cup mandarin oranges
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons orange juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dill weed

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a bowl, combine the pasta, crab, onions and oranges. In another bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, orange juice , salt and dill. Add to the pasta mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 696mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.