Shrimp Apple Walnut Salad

Ingredients for Shrimp Salad

• 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
• 1 can shrimps
• 1 cup celery cut in cubes
• 1 cup tart apples cut in cubes
• 1 cup broken Brazil nut meats
• ½ cup walnut pieces
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 lemon
• 4 tablespoons vinegar
• 2 tablespoons water
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• ½ teaspoon white pepper
• ½ cup thick cream and 1 cup whipped cream
• Crisp lettuce leaves

Instructions

1. Break shrimp into pieces and put them into an earthenware dish.
2. Moisten with a little melted vegetable shortening.
3. Season with vinegar, salt and pepper.
4. Put apple cubes into a small dish and sprinkle lightly with lemon juice.
5. Add celery cubes, a little more lemon juice and toss together.
6. Cover and set aside.
7. Heat vinegar and water in double boiler.
8. Beat eggs, then gradually add them to vinegar, stirring all the time.
9. Now add vegetable shortening and cook slowly, stirring constantly.
10. Remove from heat and beat till cold, then add mustard, salt, sugar, and pepper.
11. Add the thick cream just before serving.

When ready to serve, toss nuts, celery, apples and shrimp together with a little dressing. Heap on top of crisp lettuce leaves and pour salad dressing over the shrimp mix. Top with a spoonful of unsweetened whipped cream.