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Make your salad a little more exciting by mixing the spiciness of arugula with the sweetness of apple and the crunch of chopped almonds on top. In this video, Lynne not only shows you how to make this delicious salad but also shares some tips on prepping your greens with an OXO Good Grips salad spinner as well as gauging the spiciness of your arugula before buying or harvesting it.

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Serves 4 as appetizer and 2 as entree

Ingredients

For the Vinaigrette

2 tbsp grapefruit juice
3 tbsp champagne vinegar
1 tbsp honey
2 tsp Dijon mustard
½ cup olive oil
salt & pepper to taste

For the Shrimp

8-10 jumbo shrimp, peeled & deveined
1 tbsp olive oil

For the Salad

5 cups arugula & a handful of your favorite greens
½ apple, cut into matchsticks
salt & pepper
4 slices cooked, crumbled bacon
handful of chopped almonds

How-to

Make Vinaigrette

1. Combine all ingredients in a mason jar and shake until combined

2. Set aside (dressing will last about 2 weeks in the refrigerator in airtight container)

Sear Shrimp

1. Heat olive oil on medium-high

2. Sear shrimp 1-2 minutes per side, or until they turn pink in color

Assemble Salad

1. Rinse greens thoroughly and dry with a salad spinner or paper towels

2. Spoon desired amount of vinaigrette over greens and toss until lightly coated

3. Add apples, bacon, and top with almonds and shrimp

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Lynne

Lynne is passionate about food which can be attributed to the fact that she was fortunate enough to grow up with a mother who was an incredible cook, a father who grew a garden that was the envy of the neighborhood and 6 siblings who all love to eat! Lynne is a second-generation American. Her grandparents are all from Portugal and the traditions and food of this country have had a big influence on her and inspired her to learn about other cultures and their food.