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Greek-Style Shrimp Salad on a Bed of Baby Spinach

SUBMITTED BY: USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson PHOTO BY: monstroxity

"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."

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 pound raw shrimp (26 to 30 count), peeled
  • Olive oil to taste
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Sugar to taste
  • 2 medium tomatoes, cut into medium dice
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/2 cup pitted and coarsely chopped Kalamata or other black olives
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 4 teaspoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 (10 ounce) package factory-washed baby spinach leaves

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.

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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 26, 2006 by monstroxity
Perfect for a quick and healthy meal. To make it more "greek" I used romaine lettuce. I was in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2006 by KymInNM
This was so good and easy. Like the previous reviewer, I used romaine. I tossed the shrimp in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 9, 2007 by ybonics
Quick recipe, tasty. I also used romaine and it turned out wonderfully! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 6, 2007 by AUBYRD
I thought the kalamata olives overpowered the shrimp a bit, but I like the concept. I made... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2007 by DSTEELE
Excellent recipe and I used already cooked small shrimp. It got rave reviews from a group of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 30, 2007 by RALWATTAR
this has to be the best salad i've ever had. i used already-cooked shrimp and just added... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Greek-Style Shrimp Salad on a Bed of Baby Spinach

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 376

  • Total Fat: 23.8g
  • Cholesterol: 201mg
  • Sodium: 677mg
  • Total Carbs: 11.3g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2.7g
  • Protein: 30.1g

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