Spinach Shrimp And Cantaloupe Salad Recipes

SPINACH SALAD WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, mushrooms, avocado, oranges, shrimp and sunflower kernels. Drizzle with dressing; serve immediately.

TROPICAL SHRIMP SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare the salad dressing by whisking together the pineapple juice, orange juice, and 1/4 cup olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper; set aside. Brush the shrimp with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and season to taste with salt and pepper; set aside. Place the spinach leaves, mango, macadamia nuts, and banana chips into a large mixing bowl.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Heat the shrimp in the skillet on both sides until just warm in the center, about 1 minute per side.
• To assemble the salads, drizzle the spinach mixture with the salad dressing, and toss until evenly combined. Divide onto four plates. Divide the warm shrimp among the plates, and top with goat cheese. This way the goat cheese will melt down a little from the warmth of the grilled shrimp. Sprinkle with toasted coconut flakes to serve.

SHRIMP AND MELON SALAD

Steps:

• Boil water in a medium saucepan. Add a dash of salt and lemon juice. When water boils, add shrimp, until they turn an opaque pink color. Remove shrimp from pan and shock in cold water to stop the cooking.
• In a large bowl, combine watermelon, honeydew, onion and jalapeno.
• In a separate bowl mix together: lime juice, honey, olive oil and dash of salt and pepper
• Drizzle over melon salad and toss to combine.

SHRIMP SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add the shrimp. Cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Add garlic and parsley; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat., Place spinach in a salad bowl. Top with tomatoes, almonds and shrimp mixture. Squeeze juice from the lemon; drizzle over salad. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

SPINACH, WILD RICE AND SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• Combine water and rice in heavy medium saucepan. Season lightly with salt and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook until rice is tender, about 40 minutes. Drain and cool.
• Meanwhile, char red bell pepper over gas flame or under broiler until blackened on all sides. Place in paper bag and let stand 10 minutes. Peel, seed and chop bell pepper.
• Combine wild rice, bell pepper, spinach, water chestnuts, shrimp, celery and green onions in large bowl.
• Whisk vinegar and mustard in small bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in olive oil. Add basil and tarragon. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Add dressing to salad and toss to coat. (Can be prepared up to 4 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)

SPINACH CANTALOUPE SALAD WITH MINT

Steps:

• Divide spinach between 2 serving plates. Arrange half of the cantaloupe and half of the avocado in a circular pattern over the spinach on each plate. Sprinkle with diced red pepper and fresh mint.
• Mix together the mint jelly, white wine vinegar, oil and garlic. Drizzle over the salads. Serve.

SPINACH SALAD WITH SHRIMP, FENNEL AND BACON-BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Mix 6 tablespoons oil, fennel seeds and crushed red pepper in small bowl. Thread shrimp onto skewers. Place on rimmed baking sheet. Pour oil mixture over; turn to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Brush fennel wedges with 2 tablespoons oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill fennel until golden, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to large bowl. Grill shrimp until opaque in center, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer shrimp to plate; tent with foil.
• Add spinach and tomatoes to fennel. Toss with enough vinaigrette to coat. Divide salad among plates. Sprinkle with bacon reserved from vinaigrette. Remove shrimp from skewers and arrange around salad. Garnish with chopped fennel fronds.