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Shrimp Salad with Dried Cherries

By: The Cherry Marketing Institute

"This main-course salad is a flavorful treat any time of year."

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings

Ingredients

Dressing:
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon coarse-ground Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
Salad:
4 cups mixed salad greens
1 pound medium-size, cooked, peeled shrimp
2 small ripe avocados, peeled, pitted and sliced
3/4 cup dried tart cherries
1/4 cup sliced green onions

Directions

For the dressing, combine olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, basil and salt. Mix with a wire whisk or beat with a large spoon until well mixed. Refrigerate while preparing salad.
For the salad, divide salad greens evenly between 4 plates.
Combine shrimp, avocados, cherries and green onions in a large bowl; divide shrimp mixture evenly over salad greens.
Drizzle with dressing. Serve immediately.