GREEK SHRIMP SALAD

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Provided by Food Network

Time 2h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 40

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Ingredients

1/2 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons cucumber, peeled, seeded, and finely diced
1 tablespoon minced red onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh dill leaves
1 teaspoon minced garlic
Pinch cayenne pepper
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 romaine heart, torn into bite-size pieces
4 cups mixed baby lettuces, washed and dried
1/2 cup each red and yellow bell peppers, cored, seeded, trimmed, and cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 cup Caramelized Onions (recipe follows)
1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded, quartered, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 cup yellow pear and Sweet 100 cherry tomatoes, cut in halves
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 cup Greek Salad Dressing, recipe follows
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
16 large shrimp, peeled, deveined, cut in half horizontally, blanched
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts *
Fresh dill sprigs
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 large red, yellow, or white onion, (3/4 pound), peeled, trimmed and cut into 3/4-inch dice
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh dill leaves
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley leaves
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme leaves
1 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
1 1/2 cups extra virgin olive oil
Sugar

Steps:

In a medium bowl, whisk together the first 6 ingredients until well blended. Season with cayenne, salt, and pepper to taste. Refrigerate in a covered container. When ready to use, whisk again.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the romaine, baby lettuces, bell peppers, onions, olives, cucumber, tomatoes, cheeses, and Greek Salad Dressing. Toss until blended. Season with salt and pepper. Divide and mound onto 4 chilled salad plates.
In a medium bowl, toss together the shrimp and Shrimp Dressing. Arrange 8 shrimp halves over and around salad mound. Top with pine nuts and garnish with dill sprigs.
In a 10-inch skillet or saute pan, heat the oil. Add the onion and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Add the vinegar and cook 1 minute longer. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Cool the onion and transfer to a covered container. Refrigerate and use as needed.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the dill, parsley, thyme, yogurt, garlic, mustard, vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Slowly whisk in the oil, and when emulsified, season with sugar to taste.
Refrigerate in a covered container. When ready to use, whisk again.

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Larry Fundz

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This salad is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. It's also a great make-ahead dish, which is perfect for busy weeknights.

Sonu Raut

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I'm always looking for new ways to cook shrimp and this salad is a great option. The shrimp is cooked perfectly and the salad is full of fresh vegetables.

Amoo Abdulrasaq

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This salad is the perfect summer dish. It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor. I love the combination of shrimp, feta cheese, and cucumber.

Jennifer Bringsplenty

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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit at parties. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.

Odenigbo Ifeanyi

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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat seafood. My kids love the shrimp and the dressing.

Ziddi Sher

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I'm not a huge fan of Greek food, but this salad is an exception. It's so fresh and flavorful, I can't get enough of it!

Vlerona Zeneli

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This salad is the perfect balance of flavors. The shrimp is cooked perfectly and the dressing is light and tangy.

Smith Chizzy

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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's made with just a few fresh ingredients and it's always delicious.

Hafiz Waqas

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This salad is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. It's also a great make-ahead dish, which is perfect for busy weeknights.

hafiz zudin 2807

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I'm always looking for new shrimp salad recipes and this one is definitely a keeper! The combination of flavors is perfect and the salad is so refreshing.

Muhib Wasif

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I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect! It's easy to transport and the flavors hold up well.

weeb life

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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit! I love that I can use pre-cooked shrimp to save time.

Arjun BK

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I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser! The dressing is especially delicious and I love the addition of feta cheese.

Qasar Javed

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This Greek shrimp salad is the perfect summer dish! It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor. The shrimp is cooked perfectly and the salad is full of fresh vegetables.

md stevensobuj

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I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but I loved this salad! The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.

Jakia Sultana

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This is my new favorite shrimp salad recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are amazing. The shrimp is cooked perfectly and the salad is packed with flavor.

Parbata Dangal

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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The dressing was especially delicious.

Imran Sana

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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The salad was light and refreshing, and the shrimp was tender and flavorful. I would highly recommend this recipe.