Shrimp salad with peanut dressing

Delight in every bite with this flavorful shrimp salad topped with tantalizing peanut dressing. A medley of fresh ingredients for a burst of culinary bliss.

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
• 1 ½ tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 teaspoons smooth natural peanut butter
• 2 teaspoons reduced-sodium tamari or soy sauce (see Tip)
• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
• 2 cups packed mesclun or other salad greens
• ½ cup very thinly sliced or shredded carrot
• ½ cup very thinly sliced or shredded cucumber
• 10 large cooked peeled and deveined shrimp (16-20 count; about 8 oz.)
• 3 tablespoons unsalted roasted peanuts
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves

Instructions:

1. Mix together applesauce, vinegar, peanut butter, tamari (or soy sauce), and sesame oil in a small bowl.
2. In a dinner bowl, put mesclun (or other greens) as the base; then carefully place carrot, cucumber, and shrimp on top. Garnish with peanuts and cilantro. Serve the side of peanut dressing alongside.

Summary:

• Calories: 876 kcal
• Fat: 35 g
• Protein: 116 g
• Carbs: 21 g
• Potassium: 1162 mg
• Magnesium: 266 mg