Asian Shrimp and Brown Rice Salad
Flavored with pungent fresh ginger, soy sauce and dark sesame oil, Asian Shrimp and Brown Rice Salad is bursting with delicious flavors!
Servings: 6 servins
Calories: 830kcal
Ingredients
See gluten-free adaptations in the Notes section at the bottom of the recipe.
Soy-sesame-ginger dressing
- 1 3/4 cups mayonnaise
- 6 tablespoons sour cream
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil dark or toasted
- 1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger
- Cayenne pepper to taste
- Kosher salt to taste
Salad
- 1 pound medium to large (20-25 count) cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined can chop if desired
- 1 1/2 cups brown rice cooked and cooled completely
- 3/4 cup shredded cabbage
- 3/4 cup chopped water chestnuts 8-ounce can drained
- 3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro optional
- 6 tablespoons coarsely chopped or slivered almonds, toasted
- 6 large chopped green onions (white, light green and some dark green part)
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
Soy-sesame-ginger dressing
- In medium mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, soy sauce, sesame oil, vinegar, ginger and cayenne pepper. Season to taste with kosher salt (may not need any).
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
Salad
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together shrimp, rice, cabbage, water chestnuts, cilantro, almonds and green onions.
- Stir in spoonfuls of the dressing until desired consistency is reached (you may not need to use all the dressing).
- Season with kosher salt and ground pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
Notes
Gluten free: Substitute gluten-free tamari sauce for soy sauce.
Variation: For a more elegant presentation, serve this salad stuffed into hollowed out large tomato halves.
Make Ahead: Dressing and salad can be assembled separately up to 24 hours in advance, covered and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before tossing and serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 830kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 61g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 33g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 156mg | Sodium: 1022mg | Potassium: 581mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 502IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 131mg | Iron: 3mg