Bright and tangy: how all salads should be right now. I repurposed my turmeric grilled shrimp I posted last week to add protein to this salad and also doubled the marinade and added in a bit of oil to make it a salad dressing. Then I brushed a bit on some baguette and broiled it for the ultimate side of bread.
Crisp and juicy snap peas paired with some sweet watermelon and tangy feta is a combo I can’t believe I’ve never tried before. While blanched sugar snap peas don’t sound that exciting, try them and you’ll understand. I can eat a whole bowl of them in a sitting. All you need to do is boil some salted water and throw them in for 1-2 minutes (until vibrant green) and then run them under cold water.
Salad with Turmeric Grilled Shrimp
This is the best way to use leftovers of grilled shrimp. You can also make this turmeric grilled shrimp the night before, save just a few shrimp and a bit of marinade, and then grill it on the spot for ultimate freshness while still keeping it easy.
- 4 ounces watermelon, sliced, (about 5 medium slices)
- 1 cup blanched sugar snap peas, , halved (see directions below on how to blanch)
- 1/4 pound leftover turmeric lime grilled shrimp
- 2 ounces feta
Lime Turmeric Creamy Dressing
- 2 tablespoons leftover turmeric marinade, , see recipe here
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
Blanch the snap peas
- Heat a small pot of salted boiling water. Once boiling, add in snap peas and let boil until vibrant green. They should bend a bit, but still be snappy. This usually takes about 2 minutes.
- Place snap peas in a colander and immediately run under the coldest possible water you can until they are cold. (You can also place them in an ice bath, which is more technical, but I find this method works fine and saves me from some extra cleaning)
Make the Dressing
- Take leftover turmeric marinade (not used, but reserved) and combine with olive oil to thin out slightly. Taste and season as needed. You can also add a fresh squeeze of lime if needed.
Assemble
- Add everything to a large bowl or plate and serve.
Optional: Toasted Baguette
- If you have some leftover baguette and marinade, you can rub the marinade on a slice and then broil for 1 minute, until slightly charred.
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