Portabella's Pantry Shrimp Dill Avocado Salad Source: Portabella's Pantry - Alpharetta, Georgia - as published in Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Shrimp Salad 4 cups chopped, cooked shrimp (or about 1 1/2 pounds raw unpeeled shrimp boiled 2-3 minutes, peeled and chopped) 1 avocado, diced 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill 2/3 cup mayonnaise Salt and pepper to taste Sourdough baguettes, cut into six 5- or 6-inch lengths
Pasta Salad 4 cups (about 2 cups uncooked) cooked small shell pasta 1 small tomato, diced 1 small cucumber, cut in strips, seeded, and sliced at an angle 1/4 small red onion, cut in julienne strips 6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 3/4 cup heavy mayonnaise 1/4 bunch fresh basil leaves, chopped Salt and pepper to taste 1 scant teaspoon minced or chopped bottled garlic
To make the shrimp salad: In a medium bowl, combine shrimp, avocado, dill, mayonnaise and salt and pepper to taste. Stir well to combine. Chill until ready to serve.
To make the pasta salad: Combine in a large nonreactive bowl: cooked pasta, tomato, cucumber, onion, cheese, vinegar, mayonnaise, basil, salt, pepper and garlic. Stir gently to combine thoroughly. Chill until ready to serve.
To serve: Split sourdough baguettes and stuff with shrimp salad and garnishes of choice, such as lettuce and tomato. Serve with pasta salad on the side.
Makes 6 servings.
Per serving: 750 calories (percent of calories from fat, 56), 26 grams protein, 55 grams carbohydrates, 5 grams fiber, 47 grams fat, 173 milligrams cholesterol, 803 milligrams sodium
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