Lean & Green Shrimp & Bacon Salad

Delicious & Satisfying!

Ingredients: 

6 ounces frozen cooked shrimp

2 slices turkey bacon

1 1/2 cups butter leaf lettuce

1/4 cup chopped celery

1/2 cup chopped cucumber

1 1/2 tablespoons raw or roasted, unsalted pumpkin seeds

2 tablespoons Walden Farms 0 calorie Blue Cheese or Ranch dressing

black pepper, optional

Method:

Place the frozen shrimp in a colander. Rinse with warm water and set aside. 

Line a microwave safe plate with a paper towel. Place 2 slices of turkey bacon on the paper towel. Microwave for 2 1/2 minutes and then set aside to cool.

Chop butter leaf lettuce and measure 1 1/2 cups onto a plate. Top with the celery and cucumber. Chop the cooled bacon and place on top of the vegetables. Sprinkle with the pumpkin seeds. Remove excess water from the shrimp with paper towels and arrange on top of the salad. Drizzle the dressing on top of the shrimp and salad. If desired, sprinkle with black pepper. Makes one serving. Recipe may be doubled to feed two persons.

This salad equals: 3  green servings, 1 protein serving, 1 1/2 healthy fats & 1 condiment

Nutritional info per serving, approximately: 

305 calories ~  9 grams fat ~ 10 grams carbs ~ 45 grams protein

Here are some alternate ingredients that may be used:

1 cup chopped butter leaf lettuce

1/2 cup chopped cucumber

1/2 cup quartered cherry tomatoes

2 ounces chopped avocado

2 slices copped cooked turkey bacon

6 ounces cooked shrimp

2 tablespoons Walden Farms blue cheese or ranch dressing

sprinkle of ground black pepper

Shrimp & Bacon Salad with
tomatoes & avocado.