When I started the blog posts, I had indicated that the posts in my blog will span topics of business, leadership, technology, and tidbits of general interest. The following is one of general interest. I love trying new recipes (especially when we are spending time with family and friends at the lake). This is a new one that I discovered and adapted this summer. I think the combination of family, friends, laughter, and food feed the soul. I hope you enjoy this creation – it is simple to make, healthy to eat and delicious to taste.

Shrimp Salad Canapes Recipe

Makes about 36 hors d’oeuvres

• 8-12 Large shrimp cut into small pieces (Add more or less depending on your taste and how it looks)
• 1- 2 thick seedless cucumbers (usually plastic-wrapped; at least 1 3/4 inches in diameter), cut into 36 (1/4-inch-thick) slices
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 to 3 teaspoons fresh lime juice
• 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh jalapeño chile (including seeds)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup finely diced peeled mango
• 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
• Garnish: thinly sliced fresh cilantro

Whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, jalapeño, salt, and a pinch of pepper.

Add shrimp, mango, celery, onion, and cilantro to dressing and toss well.   

Slice cucumber (if you have a scallop cutter you can use that to make it more festive)

Top each cucumber round with 1 rounded teaspoon shrimp salad.