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Summer Shrimp Salad

easy summer shrimp salad
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This speedy summer shrimp salad tosses pears, cucumber, cashews and fresh mint with a lemony dressing for a refreshing light seafood supper.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • Juice and zest from one lemon
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Pinch each of salt and pepper
  • 1 cucumber, cut lengthwise and chopped
  • 4 pears, sliced
  • 2 scallions, chopped
  • ¼ cup chopped cashews
  • Fresh mint for garnish

Instructions

  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the shrimp. Cook until just done, about three minutes.  Run under cold water until cool, then put in a mixing bowl.
  2. Put the lemon juice and zest, the olive oil and the salt and pepper in a small jar, cover and shake well to combine.
  3. Add the cucumber, pears, scallions and cashews to the bowl with the shrimp. Drizzle on the dressing and toss to combine.
  4. Divide among plates, garnish with mint and serve!

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