Mediterranean Shrimp and Feta Spring Salad
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Net Carbs 4g
Ingredients:
1
pound large raw shrimp in the shell
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.
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 |
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Salads