Shrimp Salad With Dried Cherries Recipes

WILD RICE SALAD WITH SUN-DRIED CHERRIES

Steps:

• Put the cherries or cranberries in a bowl, pour the wine over them and set aside to soak 2 to 3 hours.
• Put the rice and stock in a saucepan, bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook about 45 minutes, until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
• Drain the rice well and put it in a bowl. Drain the cherries and add them to the rice, along with the scallions and walnuts.
• Beat the vinegar and mustard together, beat in the oil, pour the dressing over the rice and toss. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

SHRIMP SALAD WITH DRIED CHERRIES

Steps:

• 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.
• For the salad, divide salad greens evenly between 4 plates.
• Combine shrimp, avocados, cherries and green onions in a large bowl; divide shrimp mixture evenly over salad greens.
• Drizzle with dressing. Serve immediately.

SHRIMP SALAD WITH DRIED CHERRIES

Steps:

• 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.
• For the salad, divide salad greens evenly between 4 plates.
• Combine shrimp, avocados, cherries and green onions in a large bowl; divide shrimp mixture evenly over salad greens.
• Drizzle with dressing. Serve immediately.

CURRIED SHRIMP SALAD WITH BLUEBERRIES AND CHERRIES

Steps:

• Combine yogurt, mayonnaise, curry powder, ginger, and salt.
• Add blueberries and cherries and stir.
• Add shrimp.
• Cover and chill for at least 1/2 hour.
• Serve over lettuce or shredded cabbage.

CURRIED SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the shrimp, water chestnuts, celery and onions. In a small bowl, combine the Miracle Whip, soy sauce and curry powder. Stir into shrimp mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve in a lettuce-lined bowl. Sprinkle;with almonds.

SPINACH SALAD WITH DRIED CHERRIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 deg. Spread the pumpkin seeds in a single layer in a pie plate. Bake until puffed and brown, approximately 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mustard and oil until combined and thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
• Arrange spinach on a plate, sprinkle with onions, pumpkin seeds and cherries. Drizzle with dressing, allow each person to "toss" their own salad.

COUSCOUS SALAD WITH DRIED CHERRIES

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Stir in couscous. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork; cool. , In a bowl, combine the couscous, cherries, carrot, cucumber, onions and pine nuts. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

SPINACH SALAD WITH DRIED CHERRIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, and oil until combined and thickened; season with salt and pepper.
• Add spinach, onion, and cherries; toss to combine. Serve immediately, topped with pumpkin seeds.

WILD RICE SALAD WITH DRIED CHERRIES

Steps:

• Stir together rice, 6 cups water, and 1 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover, and simmer until rice is tender and beginning to burst, about 45 minutes. Drain.
• Stir sugar, lemon juice, and vinegar in a small bowl; set aside. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add shallots, garlic, ginger, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring constantly, until shallots are translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in cherries and 1/2 cup water. Cook until cherries are plump, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in sugar mixture.
• Stir together cherry mixture and rice in a large dish. Cover; let stand at least 1 hour (or refrigerate overnight). Just before serving, stir in parsley.