Category: Salads - Entree

Shrimp and Avocado Salad with Miso Dressing     

Ingredients:
Salad:
•1 teaspoon minced garlic
•½ pound raw shrimp, tails removed
•½ tablespoon butter
•½ teaspoon chili powder
•¼ teaspoon cayenne
•2 chopped avocados
•1 cucumber, peeled and diced
•4 cups chopped spinach
•fresh chopped cilantro for topping
•peanuts for topping

Dressing:
•1 1-inch piece of fresh peeled ginger
•3 tablespoons oil
•3 tablespoons lime juice (more to taste)
•2 tablespoons agave nectar
•1½ tablespoons white miso
•½ teaspoon minced garlic
•¼ teaspoon salt

Preparation:
Heat the butter in a small skillet over medium high heat. Add the garlic and shrimp; sprinkle with the chili powder and cayenne directly in the pan. Saute for a few minutes on each side until the shrimp are no longer clear and have a nice golden color on the outside. Arrange avocado, cucumber, and spinach in a bowl with the shrimp.

Puree all the dressing ingredients together in a food processor until smooth. Taste and adjust to your preferences. Pour the dressing over the salad and serve immediately. Top with fresh cilantro and peanuts for crunch.

Date added: 2014-05-19
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