Shrimp Salad over Zesty Watermelon

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: Southern Living

Serves 4 people

Categories: Salad- Salad Dressing- Slaw

Ingredients

  • 2 lemons
  • 4 (1-inch-thick) watermelon slices, rind removed
  • Kosher salt
  • Fresh ground pepper
  • 1 Tbsp. finely chopped sweet onion
  • 3 Tbsp. finely chopped celery
  • 1 lb. peeled and deveined large cooked shrimp
  • 2 tbsp. chopped fresh tarragon
  • 1 (5 oz.) pkg. baby arugula

Directions

  1. Grate zest from lemons to equal 1 Tbsp. Cut lemons in half; squeeze juice from lemons into a measuring cup to equal 3 Tbsp.
  2. Place each watermelon slice on a chilled plate. Season with desired amount of kosher salt and freshly ground pepper.
  3. Microwave onion in a medium-size microwave-safe bowl at high 25 seconds or just until onion is tender. Stir in mayonnaise celery, 1 tsp. lemon zest, and 1 Tbsp. lemon juice. Stir in shrimp and tarragon. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Place arugula in a medium bowl. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tsp. lemon zest and 2 Tbsp. lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste; toss to coat. Arrange arugula mixture over watermelon; top with shrimp mixture. Serve immediately.

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