SANTORINI SALAD WITH GRILLED SHRIMP

SANTORINI SALAD WITH GRILLED SHRIMP image

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp chopped shallots
1/4 cup plus 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp + 1 tsp chopped oregano
Salt & Pepper
1 LB large shrimp shelled and deveined
1 cucumber halved, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2 inch dice
3/4 lb. cherry or grape tomatoes halved
1 small green pepper, cut into 1/2 inch dice
12 Calamata olives, pitted
2 tsp finely grated lemon zest
1/2 LB Greek feta cheese, cut into 4 slabs

Steps:

1) In medium bowl, combine the lemon juice with the shallots, i tbsp of the olive oil and 1 tsp of the oregano; season with salt and pepper. Add the shrimp and toss well and let stand at room temperature for about 10 minutes 2) In a large bowl, combine the cucumber with the tomatoes, green and yellow bell peppers, olives, lemon zest and the remaining 1 tbsp of chopped oregano. Season the salad with salt and pepper and toss well. 3) Light a grill or heat a grill pan. Therad the shrimp onto 4 skewers and grill over moderate heat, turning once, until cooked through, about 3 minutes. 4) Mound the salad on the plates and top with the feta. Drizzle each salad with 1 tbsp of the olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Serve the shrimp on the side.