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Republic Day Special: How to make Tricolour Salad

January 25, 2017 13:53 IST

Chef Chef Mohsin Qureshi, Chef de Cuisine of Renaissance Hotel, Lucknow shared this recipe.

Celebrate Republic Day with this colourful and healthy salad.

Here's the recipe.

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Tricolour salad

IMAGE: Kind courtesy Renaissance Hotel, Lucknow

Ingredients

For the vinaigrette

  • 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp honey Dijon mustard
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 3 tbsps extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsps snipped fresh chives

For the salad

  • 1 pound green beans, trimmed
  • 1 pound carrots, trimmed
  • 2 tbsps extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1½ pounds large shrimp, shelled and deveined
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Snipped chives for garnish (optional)

Method

  • In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper.
  • Gradually drizzle in the olive oil, whisking continuously until dressing is emulsified.
  • Add chives; set aside.


For green beans and shrimp

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
  • Add beans, carrots and simmer for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  • Drain and place in a large bowl. Toss with dressing; set aside.
  • Heat the 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add garlic and shrimp.
  • Season with salt and pepper and cook for about 2 minutes per side or until cooked through.
  • To serve, toss with the beans.
  • Place on a serving platter.
  • Scatter shrimp over the top.
  • Garnish with snipped chives, if desired.

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