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Yay for Cherry Tomato Roses!
Okay, this is the third try with the wonderful Enchanted Olive Coconut White Balsamic Vinegar Vinegar. This was a quick, easy, and healthy salad that was packed full of flavor. I think M made sure that this coconut white balsamic vinegar is going to be a staple in our home. It glams up even the simplest dish. Here is the other two recipes we made with this vinegar:
(1) https://twolesbianseatingout.wordpress.com/2013/03/26/coconut-white-balsamic-vinegar/
(2) https://twolesbianseatingout.wordpress.com/2013/03/27/coconut-white-balsamic-vinegar-fruit-salad/
Roasted Shrimp Cocktail Salad with Oil and Coconut White Balsamic Vinaigrette
Ingredients:
Roasted Shrimp Cocktail (recipe here: https://twolesbianseatingout.wordpress.com/2013/02/14/roasted-shrimp-cocktail/ )
Butter Leaf Lettuce
1/2 Large English Cucumber, peeled and sliced
1/2 pint of cherry tomatoes, halved
5-7 Strawberries, quartered
3 tablespoons Canola Oil/Vegetable Oil/Safflower Oil
1 tablespoon Coconut White Balsamic Vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice and more to squeeze over salad to finish
Pinch of Salt and pepper
Cherry Tomato Roses for Garnish
Directions:
Combine lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, and strawberries in a salad bowl.
Make dressing by combining vinegar, oil, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a small bowl/jar with a lid. I have never made a vinaigrette without extra virgin olive oil and to be honest, that is what I used in my first dressing attempt, but it was NOT good. The olive oil was too overpowering. So, then I tried it with canola oil and it was way better. Use any light flavored oil you have on hand.
Put lid on and shake vigorously. The dressing should look like this (add salt, pepper, or lemon to taste):
Pour dressing over salad and mix well with hands. Put salad into a bowl and place shrimp on top. Squeeze a little lemon on top and garnish with tomato roses. If you’d like a tutorial on how to make cherry tomato roses, leave a comment and we will make a post on it.
This salad was light and refreshing but we have to say our favorite recipe that we made with this vinegar was yesterday’s fruit salad (YUMMY!): https://twolesbianseatingout.wordpress.com/2013/03/27/coconut-white-balsamic-vinegar-fruit-salad/
Let us know what you think of this recipe in the comments or email us at: two.lesbians.eating.out@gmail.com
Enjoy!
~ T & M
Two Lesbians: Eating Out 