READY IN 40 mins

Cauliflower Shrimp Salad

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"Thinly sliced, raw cauliflower and cooked shrimp, marinated in a creamy dressing, are the main ingredients in this unusual salad. This has always been a hit at potlucks and family get-togethers. It tastes best if you make it a day before you plan to serve it." — AMY BARTHELEMY

Directions

Place eggs in a small saucepan, and add water to cover. Cover the pan, and bring to a boil over high heat. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 12 minutes. Cool, peel, and chop the hard boiled eggs.
Mix mayonnaise and salad dressing together in a small bowl.
To a large bowl, add cauliflower, shrimp, green onions, chopped eggs, olives, and pimientos. Toss to combine. Stir in dressing mixture, and toss to coat. Refrigerate. Serve chilled.

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PREP 5 mins
COOK 20 mins
READY IN 40 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Oct 17, 2003

I was intrigued by the odd combination of ingredients in this recipe, and though skeptical, the reviews convinced me to try it. I'm glad I did - the results were surprisingly tasty! I omitted the boiled eggs (I'm not a fan) and chilled it overnight as recommended. I served the salad over baby spinach dressed lightly with olive oil and red wine vinegar. Awesome! I would never have thought to combine these ingredients, but I will definitely make this again.

—MANI

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jul 07, 2011

The reviews for this are so good, I'm inclined to think I got the wrong kind of Creamy Italian Dressing. Here's what happened: since I was making this for just my husband and me, I cut the recipe in half, counting on leftovers. I confess I've never sliced cauliflower before and thus wound up with large slices of 2 dimensional tree-looking pieces and a bunch of crumbs. Next time I'd slice each of the smaller "flowers". I happened to have frozen shrimp, which I soaked in water until it was defrosted. Worked perfectly. I also mixed the mayo and salad dressing separately, as directed. This was when a "kitchen instinct" told me to taste the mayo/dressing mix with a bit of the salad before I poured it all in. And that's when I knew it wasn't going to work. The sharp flavor of the Italian dressing (creamy though it was) was too overwhelming for the other flavors to come through. So I switched gears and used Ranch dressing (without mixing it with mayo). It's good enough to eat, but not what I'd bring to a pot luck. It would help if the author specified the brand of dressing, since I'm not the only one to be put off by it. It's very possible I missed a great salad here... the ingredients are healthy and look pretty together. But the dressing — at least my version of it — would have ruined this for me.

—ellenmoriah

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20 Ratings

Jun 17, 2003

Okay, but it needs a more flavorful dressing than the bottled one I used. Also, too much green onion for my taste. I liked the combination of salad ingredients, but I need a good salad dressing recipe to go with this instead of using a bottled one.

—MBJDINNER

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Oct 17, 2003

I love this recipe!!! I make it for my very picky female friends and everyone asks for the recipe!!!! Make sure to use good shrimp - not the canned variety!

—TERRARIFIC

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Apr 17, 2003

This recipe is a hit. I made it for the first time, took it to a church fellowship, they loved it. I had to make another batch to keep at home. It's really very good. It is best to make it the day before as suggested.

—PIELADY

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Oct 17, 2003

A quick easy recipe to make when unexpected guests stop by on a hot summer day. You can stretch how many the recipe will feed by serving the salad over a bed of lettuce. Add some crusty bread and you have a light summer dinner.

—WILFORD1

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May 06, 2003

This is a fantastic recipe: It has so much texture and flavor. I made this recipe yesterday for a large gathering, and I was repeatedly complimented on this recipe as well as asked for the recipe. I referred those individuals to allrecipes.com! Thanks, Amy!

—BILLIEDOVE

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Jan 18, 2003

Excellent! Made it to take to a graduation party for my son-in-law. Everyone loved it.

—GRAMMASCHU

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Nutrition

Calories
331 kcal
17%

Carbohydrates
6.6 g
2%

Cholesterol
164 mg
55%

Fat
27.8 g
43%

Fiber
2.1 g
8%

Protein
14.9 g
30%

Sodium
542 mg
22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Cauliflower Shrimp Salad

Serving Size: 1/10 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 10
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 331
Calories from Fat: 250

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27.8g 43 %
Saturated Fat 4.2g 21 %
Cholesterol 164mg 55 %
Sodium 542mg 22 %
** Potassium 346mg 10 %
Total Carbohydrates 6.6g 2 %
Dietary Fiber 2.1g 8 %
Protein 14.9g 30 %
Sugars 3.2g
Vitamin A 8 %
Vitamin C 52 %
Calcium 9 %
Iron 21 %
** Thiamin 5 %
** Niacin 9 %
** Vitamin B6 18 %
** Magnesium 5 %
** Folate 26 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.