SHRIMP AND SPINACH SALAD

This recipe makes a large quantity, making it an excellent choice for serving at a buffet or as a sit-down appetizer before dinner.

Yield: Serves 10 - 12.

SHRIMP AND SPINACH SALAD

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp fancy molasses
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1/2 tsp oregano, crumbled
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp freshly ground pepper
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 16 cups baby spinach
  • 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 12 oz bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1/2 lb cooked baby shrimp

Directions

  1. To prepare dressing, whisk together first 7 ingredients (vinegar through pepper) until combined.
  2. Gradually whisk in oil until blended.
  3. Combine spinach, mushrooms, bacon and shrimp in a bowl.
  4. Toss with dressing to coat. Serve immediately.
Nutritional analysis per serving:

172 calories, 7.1 g fat, 2.9 g protein, 25.8 g carbohydrate, 4.5 g fibre, 131 mg sodium

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