Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon
  • 6 -10 ounces fresh bagged and pre-washed spinach
  • 2 cups rinsed and sliced mushrooms
  • 12 cup diced tomato
  • 1 lb fresh cooked shrimp, cooled or 1 lb frozen pre-cooked shrimp, thawed
  • 1 medium peach
  • 12 cup fat-free sun-dried tomato vinaigrette dressing
  • 12 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
  • 12 cup diced tomato
  • 14 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons basil pesto (I use the pre-made type from the dairy section)
  • 1 tablespoon diced pimento

Method

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Combine remaining ingredients in a small bowl; spread onto bread halves.
  • Top with mozzarella and basil.
  • Slice bruschetta and serve.