Mixed Vegetable Shrimp Salad with Lime Dressing

• 1/4 cup coconut oil

• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

• 3 tbsp fresh lime juice

• 1 1/2 tbsp finely chopped cilantro

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/2 tsp ground pepper

• 2 cups mixed veggies (steamed: sliced small red potatoes, carrots, or beets, green beans, peas; raw: sliced radishes, cucumbers or tomatoes)

• 1/2 container organic romaine lettuce or 6 leaves

Optional: grilled or sautéed shrimp with your choice of flavoring I love Old Bay if you want to add protein to make a Magic Plate, 1 hard-boiled egg, sliced, 1 thick slice of red onion, broken into rings and crumbled feta, or farmer’s cheese for garnish

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Directions: 

1. Whisk coconut oil and olive oils, lime juice, cilantro, salt and pepper in a medium bowl until thoroughly blended. Add mixed veggies and toss to coat.

2. Line a large serving platter with lettuce. Scoop the dressed veggies onto a plate or platter. Surround with egg, onion and cheese, if desired.

Serves 6: 1 1/4 cups each  

Nutrition:  Calories 214,  Protein 3g,  Carbs 8g,  Fiber 2g,  Sugar 2g,  Fat 20 (macros without shrimp)