Thai Style Salad with Shrimp

I believe this COULD be grain free/paleo ... just need to swap out the soy sauce for coconut amino's (and well, I've not gone there because I LOVE my soy sauce that I use).



Original recipe found on Pinterest (of course) and slightly modified for our taste.

I knew the minute I added the diced avocado and mango that Hubby wasn't going to be in love with it, but Princess and I devoured it, therefore, a HIT and keeper for us, but only for the girls ...



Easy enough to do, and surprisingly, I pretty much eyeballed the dressing measurements as I was chatting with Princess while I made it and we were laughing ... a very fun moment was had between the two of us. Can I tell you what a relief it is that she grew into a fine young lady after those rough years we had? Makes me love her even more than I already do ...

Ok, back to the recipe ...

1 bag of coleslaw mix ... the one with carrots and such in it
1 lb of cooked shrimp, if larger, cut in half or bite size (I think next time I'll rough chop them), remove them pesky tails
1 avocado, diced
1 mango, diced
6 radishes, sliced thin and cut in half
2 green onions, sliced thin
1/4 cup of sliced almonds
for the dressing you will need:
3 tbs soy sauce (or coconut amino's)
2 tbs rice wine vinegar
juice from 1 lime
2 tbs honey
2 tsp sesame oil
1/2 tsp chili garlic sauce (I used the chili paste I have on hand and definitely wanted more)
1 fresh ginger, minced (I used the ginger paste I have and could have used more)
1/2 cup olive oil

First up, mix up your dressing by adding everything in a bowl and whisk in the oil. Alternatively, just dump all in a jar with tight fitting lid and shake it like you mean it.  Set aside.

Toss the salad ingredients in a large bowl and toss to combine. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all.

Refrigerate for about an hour and then dish it up. I had this for lunch the next day and it was DELICIOUS.


Enjoy!

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Comments

  1. Janice Kay SchaubTuesday, January 01, 2013

    looks good. Should do well for my diet i am starting soon
    Janice

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  2. UnknownWednesday, January 02, 2013

    Yum! I think I'd do this tomorrow. Thanks for sharing:)

    Hopping by. I blog @ Getting Healthy with Essential Oils

    I am also inviting you to join Tiddle Diddle Handmade Shoppe's first giveaway event.

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  3. EileenWednesday, January 02, 2013

    This looks lovely! Thanks for sharing.
    --Eileen

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  4. April @ The 21st Century HousewifeSaturday, January 05, 2013

    Your Shrimp Salad looks so fresh and healthy and it sounds delicious. I like the addition of the mango. Thank you for sharing your recipe with the Hearth and Soul hop!

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  5. Miz HelenSaturday, January 05, 2013

    We will just love your Thai Style Salad with Shrimp and can't wait to try it. Hope you are having a great weekend and thanks for sharing your awesome recipe with Full Plate Thursday.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

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  6. Claire JustineSunday, January 06, 2013

    Looks amazing,I love shrimps yummy :) thanks for sharing with us at creative Mondays,featuring your post this week :)

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  7. Kathy Shea Mormino, The Chicken ChickSunday, January 06, 2013

    I LOVE chopped salads like this one! This is a must-try! Thank you for linking up with the Clever Chicks this week; I hope you’ll join us again!

    Cheers,
    Kathy Shea Mormino
    The Chicken Chick
    http://www.The-Chicken-Chick.com

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  8. Judy @Savoring TodaySunday, January 06, 2013

    What a light and refreshing chopped salad, perfect for starting the year off right. Thanks for sharing on Hearth & Soul Hop. :)

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  9. Danielle @ Poor and Gluten FreeWednesday, January 09, 2013

    This looks wonderful, I love Thai food! I'd love it if you'd consider sharing it on my blog's frugal, healthy link party - Waste Not Want Not Wednesday :) Thanks and hope to see you there sometime!

    http://www.poorandglutenfree.blogspot.ca/2013/01/waste-not-want-not-wednesday-12.html

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  10. Steph @ somewhatsimpleFriday, January 11, 2013

    Yum! That looks delish! Thanks for linking up to my link party! :)

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  11. Salad Dressing BrandThursday, May 23, 2013

    I hope you enjoy making this newer version of the old standby as much as I did creating it. Of course you can adjust the peanut butter and curry to find the balance that works best for you.

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