Name: Shrimp Salad with Peanut Dressing
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce; 1.5 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 teaspoons smooth natural peanut butter; 2 teaspoons reduced-sodium tamari or soy sauce (see Tip); 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil; 2 cups packed mesclun or other salad greens; 0.5 cup very thinly sliced or shredded carrot; 0.5 cup very thinly sliced or shredded cucumber; 10 large cooked peeled and deveined shrimp (16-20 count; about 8 oz.); 3 tablespoons unsalted roasted peanuts; 0.25 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Shrimp Salad with Peanut Dressing

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Using applesauce in the peanut dressing lends a sweet, tart flavor that pairs wonderfully with shrimp.

By Jackie Newgent, RDN, CDCES

Updated on August 26, 2020

Active Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

10 mins

Servings:

Yield:

1 serving

Nutrition Profile:

Diabetes Appropriate Egg Free Gluten-Free High-Protein

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
1 ½ tablespoons rice vinegar
2 teaspoons smooth natural peanut butter
2 teaspoons reduced-sodium tamari or soy sauce (see Tip)
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
2 cups packed mesclun or other salad greens
½ cup very thinly sliced or shredded carrot
½ cup very thinly sliced or shredded cucumber
10 large cooked peeled and deveined shrimp (16-20 count; about 8 oz.)
3 tablespoons unsalted roasted peanuts
¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves

Directions

Whisk applesauce, vinegar, peanut butter, tamari (or soy sauce), and sesame oil in a small bowl.
Place mesclun (or other greens) in a dinner bowl; arrange carrot, cucumber, and shrimp on top. Sprinkle with peanuts and cilantro. Serve the peanut dressing on the side.

Tips

Tip: Tamari is a gluten-free version of soy sauce. If you are not concerned with eating gluten-free, you can use soy sauce instead.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

599	Calories
29g	Fat
19g	Carbs
64g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Serving Size 3 cups salad + 1/4 cup dressing
Calories 599
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 19g	7%
Dietary Fiber 5g	18%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 64g	128%
Total Fat 29g	37%
Saturated Fat 4g	20%
Cholesterol 418mg	139%
Sodium 782mg	34%
Potassium 1241mg	26%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.