Tuesday 31 May 2011

Mediterranean Potato Salad With Shrimp and Feta

About This Recipe

"Switch up an old time favorite with this easy and colorful Salad -"

Ingredients

    Dressing

    • 3 tablespoons basil ( chopped fresh)
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice ( fresh squeezed)
    • 2 teaspoons olive oil ( EVOO)
    • 3/4 teaspoon Splenda granular
    • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
    • 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard

    Salad

    • 1 1/2 lbs potatoes ( quartered, red babies work best)
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 lb shrimp ( medium -cooked and peeled)
    • 3 cups lettuce ( thinly sliced romaine works well)
    • 1 cup red bell peppers ( cut into 1/4-inch strips)
    • 1 cup yellow bell peppers ( cut into 1/4-inch strips)
    • 1 cup red onions ( thinly sliced)
    • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
    • 2 tablespoons kalamata olives ( chopped)

Directions

  1. To prepare dressing, combine first 6 ingredients, whisk to combine.
  2. .
  3. To prepare salad, arrange potatoes in a single layer on a microwave-safe dish; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Microwave at high 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Place potatoes in a large bowl.
  4. Add shrimp and 1 tablespoon dressing to potatoes; toss gently to combine. Add remaining dressing, lettuce, bell peppers, onion, and cheese; toss gently to coat. Top each serving with 1 1/2 teaspoons kalamata olives.

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