This is a refreshing, vibrant salad that looks amazing on a plate, tastes great and takes less than 15 minutes to prepare. I’ve served it as an appetizer and as a main course. Salad: – 1 lb bag Trader Joe’s Jumbo cooked shrimp, defrosted* – 1 7-ounce bag Trader Joe’s Wild Arugula Wild Rocket salad mix – 8 medium kumquats (Trader Joe’s carton), rinsed and quartered – 10 -15 small (cherry-sized)heirloom tomatoes (Trader Joe’s carton), rinsed and halved – 1 english cucumber sliced – 1 ripe, but firm, avocado, halved and sliced evenly – Ground pepper to taste (I prefer the TJ’s rainbow peppercorn grinder) Dressing: 4 tbsp TJ’s Orange Muscat Champagne Vinegar 1 tsp dijon or french mustard 1.5 tbsp TJ’s extra virgin olive oil Directions: Reserve a few pieces of shrimp and avocado for garnish. Mix all salad ingredients together in a large bowl and set aside. Whisk vinegar and mustard with a fork (or shake together in a cruet), then add olive oil. Shake/mix vigorously to combine. Dress the salad just prior to serving. Makes 4 generous entrees or 6-8 appetizer servings. Go wild! *If you have more time, grill the shrimp for added flavor and a crisp texture* –
