Curried Shrimp Salad
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: sothern Living- Eleanor K. Brandt
Serves 6 peopleCategories: Salad - slaw
Ingredients
- 6 cups water
- 2 lb. medium-size fresh shrimp*
- 1 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
- 4 celery ribs, diced
- 4 green onions, diced
- 1 3/4 cups Curried Dressing
- Toppings: toasted slivered almonds, toasted coconut, golden raisins, sliced green onions
- Curried Dressing:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup mango chutney
- 2 tsp. curry powder
- 2 Tbsp. tarragon vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
Directions
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Bring 6 cups water to a boil; add shrimp, and cook 3 to 5 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink. Drain and rinse with cold water.
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Peel shrimp and devein, if desired.
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Combine lettuce, celery, and green onions, and place on a large platter. Arrange shrimp over lettuce mixture. Chill, if desired.
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Serve with Curried Dressing and desired toppings.
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4 cups chopped cooked chicken may be substituted for fresh boiled shrimp.
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Curried Dressing:
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Process all ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth.
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about 1 3/4 cups