Aegean Shrimp Salad

Title:
Aegean Shrimp Salad

Yield:
6 Servings

Categories:
Salads




Ingredients:





     2 tb White wine vinegar


     1 tb Chopped fresh cilantro


   3/4 ts Salt; divided


   1/4 ts Sugar


     2 tb Olive oil; plus 2 teaspoons


     1 lb Medium shrimp; Shelled &


          -deveined


     1    Clove Garlic; Minced


   1/4 ts Crushed red pepper flakes


   1/2 lb Mesclun or spring salad


     4 oz Feta Cheese; Crumbled






 In medium bowl, combine vinegar, cilantro, 1/2 tsp. salt and sugar. Slowly


 whisk in 2 Tbsp oil; set aside. Heat remaining 2 tsp oil in medium skillet


 over medium heat. Add next three ingredients and remaining 1/3 tsp salt;


 cook 2-4 minutes or until opaque. Combine with dressing and Mesclun; toss


 well to coat. Top with Feta.


 


 NOTES : Feta is a Greek sheep's milk cheese that is cured in brine.  It has


 a sharp, salty flavor and crumbly texture. You can make it less salty by


 rinsing the cheese under cold water before crumbling.


 Recipe by: First for Women


 


 Posted to recipelu-digest by Rodeo46898 
on Mar 2, 1998