GREEK-STYLE SHRIMP SALAD ON A BED OF BABY SPINACH

Greek-Style Shrimp Salad on a Bed of Baby Spinach image

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.

Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Shrimp Salad Recipes

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

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
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
½ cup pitted and coarsely chopped Kalamata or other black olives
1 teaspoon dried oregano
¼ cup olive oil
4 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1 (10 ounce) package factory-washed baby spinach leaves

Steps:

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.
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.
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.)
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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.6 calories, Carbohydrate 12.6 g, Cholesterol 200.6 mg, Fat 28.2 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 30.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 853.4 mg, Sugar 6.3 g