Thai Shrimp Salad

This dish can be used as an appetizer to a main course or as the main dish for lunch or dinner. Very easy to make and quite refreshing. Warning: it is a little spicy.

Approximate Nutritional Content: 1 serving, recipe makes 4 servings.

• Calories: 170 kcal.

• Grams of fat: 5 gr. equals 1 fat serving

• Grams of carbohydrates: 6 gr, equals half a carbohydrate serving

• Grams of protein: 25 gr. equals 3.5 protein servings

Note: nutritional information may vary according to the quantity and type of ingredients used, as well as the portion size.

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons lime juice

• 1 tablespoon canola oil

• 2 teaspoons brown sugar

• 1/2 teaspoon chile flakes

• 500 gr. small peeled shrimp

• 1 cup finely chopped bell pepper

• 1 cup finely sliced cucumber

• 1/4 cup fresh herbs such as basil, mint, and cilantro

Preparation:

• In a large deep bowl, mix the lime juice, oil, sugar, and chile flakes.

• Add the shrimp, cucumber, bell pepper, and herbs. Stir everything well.

• Serve over a bed of lettuce.