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Citrus Vinaigrette Shrimp and Crab Salad

Featured in the December 2014 Issue of ‘In the Loop’

Step 1: Citrus Vinaigrette

Mix in a mason jar the following ingredients, then shake and chill:

  • Juice of 6 limes and 3 lemons
  • ½ cup Champagne vinegar
  • ⅛ cup Olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Coarsely chopped cilantro (Save extra for garnish)
  • 1 teaspoon Minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons Honey (Warm in microwave to make easier to mix)
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Step 2: Shrimp and Crab Salad

Ingredients:

  • 4 Large heirloom tomatoes, cut into uniform chunks (Or use grape tomatoes)
  • 1 Small sweet onion, diced
  • 1 English cucumber, skin on, sliced
  • 1 Small jalapeno, finely chopped
  • Fresh crab meat*
  • Cooked medium-size shrimp*
  • Avocado, sliced

*If fresh seafood is not in season, you may use frozen or canned versions

Directions:

  • Layer salad ingredients in 6 salad or dessert dishes.
  • Top each salad with fresh crab and 4 shrimp.
  • Before serving, add avocado slices to the salad and drizzle with vinaigrette and fresh ground black pepper.

Serves 6.

Wine Pairing: Ventana Sauvignon Blanc