Apple and Shrimp Salad with Spicy Nut Dressing

by ERICA 

Ingredients

(2 servings)

• One green apple, peeled and diced
• 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
• 1/2 pound of cooked shrimp, cut into bite size pieces
• 3/4 cup almonds
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves, plus more for garnish
• 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, halved
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 3 bacon strips, cooked and diced

Nut Dressing

• 3 tablespoons nut butter(almond,cashews or sunflower)
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1/2 jalapeño pepper, finely chopped
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. In a small bowl mix all the dressing ingredients and set aside. In a large bowl, toss together the salad ingredients, except the bacon.
2. Drizzle the dressing over the mixture, add the bacon and fresh cilantro, and serve immediately.