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Mouth-Watering Greek Shrimp Salad: Irresistible Dish

Grilled shrimp and Greek flavorings (tomato, feta, Kalamata olives, oregano) commingle in a this salad. Thread the shrimp onto skewers, and so they’ll grill up moist yet attractively spotty brown, sprinkle them with a little sugar when seasoning them with salt and pepper.

Recipe Details

Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1poundraw shrimp (26 to 30 count), peeled

  • Olive oil to taste

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • Sugar to taste

  • 2mediumtomatoes, cut into medium dice

  • ½cupcrumbled feta cheese

  • ½cuppitted and coarsely chopped Kalamata or other black olives

  • 1teaspoondried oregano

  • ¼cupolive oil

  • 4teaspoonsred wine vinegar

  • 1(10 ounce) packagefactory-washed baby spinach leaves

Cooking Directions

  1. Thread shrimp onto metal skewers (or bamboo ones that have been soaked in water for 15 minutes). Brush both sides with oil and season with salt, pepper and a light sprinkling of sugar.

  2. Heat gas grill, with all burners on high, until fully preheated, 10 to 15 minutes. Use a wire brush to clean grill rack, then brush lightly with oil. Close lid and allow to return to temperature. Grill shrimp until fully cooked and spotty brown, about 2 minutes per side.

  3. Meanwhile, mix in a medium bowl the tomatoes, cheese, olives, oregano, 2 Tbs. of the olive oil and 2 tsps. of the vinegar. Unthread shrimp and add to bowl. Lightly toss ingredients to coat. Set aside. (Can be made an hour or so ahead.)

  4. When ready to serve, drizzle remaining oil, as well as a generous sprinkling of salt and pepper, over spinach in a large bowl. Toss to coat. Add remaining 2 tsps. vinegar; toss again. Divide spinach among 4 large plates. Top with a portion of the shrimp mixture.

Tips

Copyright 2004 USA WEEKEND and columnist Pam Anderson. All rights reserved.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories423
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
28g 		36%
Saturated Fat
8g 		39%
Cholesterol
201mg 		67%
Sodium
853mg 		37%
Total Carbohydrate
13g 		5%
Dietary Fiber
3g 		9%
Total Sugars
6g
Protein
30g
Vitamin C
30mg 		150%
Calcium
302mg 		23%
Iron
5mg 		30%
Potassium
778mg 		17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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