Shrimp Salad With Warm Bacon Dressing and Summer Bruschetta |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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I've tried many recipes for Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing, but none including shrimp. It looks really good, and the addition of a chopped peach makes this a recipe one I'll be interested in trying this summer. Note: Prep time does not include the time for cooking shrimp if using fresh instead of frozen pre-cooked shrimp. Also, the recipe calls for microwaving the bacon and also the dressing mixture. I'd just cook the bacon, and the dressing mixture, in a sauté pan on the stove. Ingredients:
4 slices bacon |
6 -10 ounces fresh bagged and pre-washed spinach |
2 cups rinsed and sliced mushrooms |
1/2 cup diced tomato |
1 lb fresh cooked shrimp, cooled or 1 lb frozen pre-cooked shrimp, thawed |
1 medium peach |
1/2 cup fat-free sun-dried tomato vinaigrette dressing |
1/2 teaspoon green hot pepper sauce (such as a green jalapeno sauce) |
1 baguette, loaf from the bakery |
4 large fresh basil leaves |
2 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese |
1/2 cup diced tomato |
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil |
2 tablespoons basil pesto (i use the pre-made type from the dairy section) |
1 tablespoon diced pimento |
Directions:
1. Shrimp Salad and Warm Bacon Dressing: Cut bacon into bite-sized pieces. Place in microwave-safe bowl; cover and cook on high until bacon is lightly crisp.
2. Place spinach, mushrooms, tomatoes and shrimp in salad bowl. Peel peach; discard peel and seed. Cut peach into bite-sized pieces; add to salad bowl.
3. Stir vinaigrette dressing and green pepper sauce into bacon drippings. Cover and microwave on high for 1 minute or until hot. Pour mixture over salad; toss well and serve.
4. Summer Bruschetta: Cut bread in half lengthwise, using an electric or serrated knife. Stack basil leaves and slice into thin strips; cut mozzarella into bite-sized pieces. Set both aside.
5. Combine remaining ingredients in a small bowl; spread onto bread halves. Top with mozzarella and basil. Slice bruschetta and serve.
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