Mediterranean Shrimp & Feta Salad: A Light & Flavorful Recipe

INGREDIENTS

1 pound large raw shrimp in the shell 1 teaspoon salt 4 cups (6 ounces) baby spinach 2 large plum tomatoes, cored and chopped 2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled 1/4 cup chopped green onions, green and white parts 1/4 cup coarsely chopped pitted kalamata olives 1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano or basil 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon small capers 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

PREPARATION:

1. Place shrimp in large saucepan with 1 quart of water. Add salt; bring to simmer over medium-high heat. Simmer 8 to 10 minutes or until shrimp are firm and white. Drain and set aside until cool enough to handle. Peel and cut into bite-size pieces.
2. Place shrimp in large salad bowl. Add spinach, tomatoes, feta, green onions, olives and oregano. Combine olive oil, vinegar, capers and pepper in small bowl; mix well. Pour over salad and toss gently.

This recipe appears in: Salads NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Serving Size: 1-1/2 cups Sodium 1214 mg Protein 27 g Fiber 1 g Carbohydrate 5 g Cholesterol 185 mg Saturated Fat 4 g Total Fat 17 g Calories 275