Best Tropical Seafood Salad Recipes

TROPICAL SEAFOOD SALAD

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VERY GOOD FOR A PICNIC

Provided by FANNIE MCCOY @ZAYDEN2

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

3 cup(s) med cooked shrimp
3 cup(s) sliced celery
2 cup(s) diced pineapple
6 cup(s) limestone or butter lettuce
3 cup(s) lump crab meat
2 cup(s) sliced water chestnuts
2 cup(s) sliced fresh papaya
1/2 cup(s) pine nuts
1 cup(s) mayonnaise
1 cup(s) frozen or fresh coconut milk (not canned)
1/2 cup(s) sour cream
1/2 cup(s) chutney,cut up
2 teaspoon(s) curry powder,east indian
- salt to taste

Steps:

MIX FIRST 8 INGREDIENTS TOGETHER
NOW MIX NEXT 6 INGREDIENTS ( THIS IS YOUR DRESSING)
MIX ALL TOGETHER AND SERVE
ALL THESE INGREDIENTS SHOULD BE WELL-CHILLED BEFORE MAKING. THIS CAN ALL BE MIXED TOGETHER THE MORNING OF THE PICNIC WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE LETTUCE AND KEPT IN A PORTABLE ICE CHEST

SHRIMP 'N' SCALLOPS TROPICAL SALAD

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A fruity dressing zip drapes this zippy salad from Jackie Pressinger of Stuart, Florida. Served on a bed of greens, the scrumptious combination of grilled seafood, veggies and macadamia nuts is the perfect way to celebrate a special summer occasion.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

2 tablespoons diced peeled mango
1 tablespoon diced fresh pineapple
1-1/2 teaspoons mango chutney
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
3/4 teaspoon lime juice
Dash salt
Dash crushed red pepper flakes
3 cups torn Bibb or Boston lettuce
1 cup chopped peeled cucumber
1/2 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped macadamia nuts, toasted
1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons canola oil
1-1/2 teaspoons Caribbean jerk seasoning
6 uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
6 sea scallops, halved

Steps:

Place the first 8 ingredients in a blender. Cover and process until blended; set aside. Divide the lettuce, cucumber, avocado, nuts, onion and cilantro between 2 serving plates. , In a small bowl, combine oil and jerk seasoning. Thread shrimp and scallops onto 2 metal or soaked wooden skewers; brush with oil mixture. , Grill skewers, covered, over medium heat until shrimp turn pink and scallops are firm and opaque, 2-3 minutes on each side. Place on salads; drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413 calories, Fat 32g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 523mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

TROPICAL ISLAND FRUIT SALAD

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A bright, beautiful, and delicious fruit salad. This goes well with jerk chicken or another island meal.

Provided by Devin

Categories Salad Fruit Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 pineapple - peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 mangos - peeled, pitted, and cut into small cubes
2 papayas - halved lengthwise, seeded, peeled, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 bananas, sliced

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