New Orleans Creole Shrimp Salad

A Festive, Colorful and Flavorful Dish that Turns Any Occasion into Mardi Gras

Michael Crozier
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Dec 8, 2010 "Share your voice on Yahoo! websites. Start Here."
Juicy Succulent Shrimp, Sweet Colorful Vegetables and A Delicate Blend of Creole Spices Create An Easy-To-Prepare Salad that Turns Every Day Into Mardi Gras11
Category
Appetizers and Snacks, Breakfast and Brunch, Salad
Cuisine
Creole
Main Ingredients
Quick and Easy
Prep Time
 150 min
Total Time
2 hrs  30 min

Ingredients

Serves 6
2 lbs Shrimp - (medium or large), cooked and cleaned
3 Tomatoes - cut into wedges
3 Red Bell Peppers (large) - cut into strips
3 Green Bell Peppers (large) - cut into strips
1 Sweet Onion (large) - sliced
1 cup Sweet Yellow Corn (kernels) - fresh cooked, frozen cooked or canned
2 cups Celery - chopped
1 cup Scallions - chopped
1 cup Black Olives - pitted and sliced
1 cup Green Olives - pitted and sliced
8 cloves Garlic - sauteed and minced
2 tbsp Dried Basil Leaves
2 tbsp Dried Oregano Leaves
2 tbsp Dried Thyme Leaves
2 tbsp Dried Sage Leaves
2 tbsp Onion Powder
2 tbsp Garlic Powder
2 tbsp Cayenne Pepper
2 tbsp Sea Salt to taste
4 tbsp Paprika
1/2 cup Peanut Oil - (olive oil may be substituted)
1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar
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Directions for New Orleans Creole Shrimp Salad

1
Combine Shrimp and All Vegetables In Large Mixing Bowl
Mix well to assure an even distribution of the different vegetables and shrimp.
2
Mix Oil, Vinegar and All Dry Seasonings In A Separate Bowl
In a separate bowl, mix all the dry ingredients with the oil and vinegar to make an authentic creole dressing. Mix well.
3
Pour The Dressing Over The Vegetables and Toss
Pour the creole salad dressing over the vegetables and gently toss
4
Cover with Plastic Wrap and Chill
Cover the salad bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 - 3 hours so the seasonings and flavors can blend.
5
Serve As An Entree or Appetizer
The salad makes an excellent side salad or main entree.

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