GRILLED SHRIMP PANZANELLA

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I like to liven up typical tossed salad with tender grilled shrimp, bread cubes and feta cheese. The colorful dish is an attractive addition to party buffets. -Veronica Callaghan, Glastonbury, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 21 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups Italian salad dressing, divided
1 pound uncooked jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 loaf (14 ounces) ciabatta bread, halved lengthwise
8 cups torn mixed salad greens
3 plum tomatoes, quartered
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
1 medium red onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped ripe olives
4 garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

Pour 1 cup salad dressing in a large resealable plastic bag. Add the shrimp; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes., Meanwhile, brush bread with 1/4 cup salad dressing. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until lightly toasted. Cut bread into cubes; set aside., Drain and discard marinade. Thread shrimp on four metal or soaked wooden skewers. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 5-8 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning once., In a large bowl, combine salad greens and remaining dressing; toss to coat. Add the tomatoes, cheese, onion, olives, garlic, shrimp and bread cubes; toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 346mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges