Something Yummy

I had to share the recipe for this main dish salad I made for dinner. Always appreciative of good recipes - especially those low in fat and calories, I thought you might feel the same way. Guys, if you want to wow your wife, or girlfriend, this is easy, and goes great with some crusty french bread and "J" pinot grigio, my current fav, or wine of your choice. Eating this outside makes it taste better. The basis for the recipe came from here:

Mediterranean Potato Salad with Shrimp and Feta

Dressing:

3 Tbl chopped fresh basil

2 Tbl fresh lemon juice

4 tsp extra virgin olive oil

1.5 tsp sugar

1/2 tsp kosher salt

1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper

1/2 tsp Dijon mustard

Salad:

1.5 lbs small red potatoes, quartered

1/2 tsp kosher salt

1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper

1 lb medium shrimp (grilled with olive oil, salt & pepper to taste)

3 Cups thinly sliced romaine lettuce

1 Cup thinly sliced red pepper

1 Cup thinly sliced yellow pepper

1 Cup thinly sliced red onion

1/2 Cup (2 oz) crumbled feta cheese

2 Tbl chopped , pitted kalamata olives

1 Tbl capers (optional)

To prepare dressing, combine first 6 ingredients, stirring well with a whisk.

To prepare salad, place potatoes in a cast iron pot if you have one, mix with some olive oil and salt and pepper, turn on the heat, cover,  and when you hear it start to sizzle add a couple of Tbl of water, replace lid, lower heat, and let steam for about 30 minutes. 

Grill shrimp and let cool.

When potatoes are done, remove lid and let cool. Add shrimp and 1 Tbl of the dressing , mix well. When ready, add all the other ingredients, the rest of the dressing, and serve. Serves four very generously.

Enjoy!!