Deconstructed Spring Roll Salad

Ingredients (Serves 4):

For the Shrimp:

• 1 lb Shrimp (peeled and deveined, thawed)
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil
• 2 tsp Sweet Paprika
• 1/2 tsp Ground Ginger (or 1 tbsp Grated Fresh Ginger)
• 1/2 tsp EACH: Salt & Black Pepper

For the Dressing:

• 1/4 cup Lime Juice (about 2 limes)
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil
• 2 tbsp Rice Vinegar
• 2 tbsp Maple Syrup or Honey
• 2 tbsp Natural Peanut Butter
• 2 Garlic Cloves (finely minced or grated, or 1/2 tsp Garlic Granules)
• 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes

For the Salad:

• 1 large Romaine Head (finely chopped)
• 1/2 Red Cabbage (finely chopped)
• 1 cup Thin Rice Noodles (cooked and loosely chopped)
• 1 ripe Avocado (chopped)
• 1 large English Cucumber (thinly sliced)
• 1-2 large Carrots (thinly sliced)
• 1/3 cup Fresh Cilantro (chopped)
• (Optional) 1 ripe Mango (chopped)

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Instructions:

1. Make the Dressing:

• In a mason jar (or a bowl), combine the lime juice, olive oil, rice vinegar, maple syrup or honey, peanut butter, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes.
• Seal the mason jar and shake well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined (or whisk in the bowl).
• Taste and season with salt and black pepper to your preference. Set aside.

2. Cook the Shrimp:

• Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
• Toss the shrimp with sweet paprika, ground ginger, salt, and black pepper to coat them evenly.
• Arrange the shrimp in a single layer in the hot skillet.
• Cook the shrimp for 2 minutes (for medium shrimp), 3 minutes (for large shrimp), or 4 minutes (for jumbo shrimp) on one side without moving them, to get a nice sear.
• Flip the shrimp and cook for 1-2 more minutes, until they are cooked through and opaque. Remove from heat.

3. Make the Salad:

• In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine, chopped red cabbage, cooked rice noodles, chopped avocado, thinly sliced cucumber, thinly sliced carrots, chopped cilantro, and optional chopped mango.
• Toss the ingredients well to mix them evenly.

4. Assemble the Salad:

• Add the cooked shrimp to the salad and gently toss to combine.
• Drizzle the peanut lime dressing over the top and toss again to evenly coat the salad with the dressing.

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Enjoy!

This salad is a perfect balance of crunchy, creamy, and savory flavors with the tangy, sweet peanut dressing adding just the right touch. The shrimp brings in a wonderful protein, while the noodles and fresh veggies give you a refreshing texture.