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

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Greek-Style Shrimp Salad on a Bed of Baby Spinach Recipe). 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.

Brief

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

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

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

Salad

Directions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.)

Step 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.

Nutritional Information

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

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 422.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 30.4g 61%

Carbohydrates: 12.6g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 2.6g 10%

Sugars: 6.3g

Fat: 28.2g 43%

Saturated Fat: 7.7g 39%

Cholesterol: 200.6mg 67%

Vitamin A Iu: 7449.5IU 149%

Niacin Equivalents: 11mg 85%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 28%

Vitamin C: 29.9mg 50%

Folate: 159.5mcg 40%

Calcium: 301.8mg 30%

Iron: 5.4mg 30%

Magnesium: 111.1mg 40%

Potassium: 777.7mg 22%

Sodium: 853.4mg 34%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 17%

Calories From Fat: 254.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.