Shrimp Nectarine Thai Salad

Description

Here's a recipe I found in the paper - the salad looks very elegant, but can be put together in less than 20 minutes.

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Shrimp Nectarine Thai Salad

Ingredients

• ⅓ cup oil
• ⅓ cup lime juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 – 2 jalapeno, chopped
• ½ teaspoon sugar
• 12 ounces cooked and cooled pasta
• ½ cup chopped red onions
• 1 cucumber, sliced
• ¾ lb shelled cooked shrimp
• 3 nectarines, sliced
• lettuce leaves

Procedures

1. Combine oil, lime juice, mint, cilantro, jalapeno, and sugar and shake well to blend.
2. Combine ½ of the oil mixture with the pasta and onion, and toss well.
3. Line a serving platter with lettuce leaves, and place the pasta on the platter.
4. Top with shrimp, nectarine, and cucumber and drizzle the remaining dressing over the salad.
5. Top with crushed red pepper flakes, if desired.