Shrimp & Spinach Salad with Vinaigrette

Name: Shrimp & Spinach Salad with Vinaigrette
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 serving(s)
Ingredients: 6 ounces baby spinach leaves; 2 cups romaine lettuce leaves, torn into bite-sized pieces; 6 ounces black olives, drained; 1 cup chopped celery; 1 sweet red pepper, cubed in ½ inch pieces; 8 ounces cooked and frozen baby shrimp (rinsed and drained); 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice; salt and pepper; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1/2 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives

Submitted by Aroostook

"The colors in this simple salad are striking. A great light lunch."

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photo by Rita1652

Ready In:: 10mins
Ingredients:: 11
Serves:: 2

ingredients

6 ounces baby spinach leaves
2 cups romaine lettuce leaves, torn into bite-sized pieces
6 ounces black olives, drained
1 cup chopped celery
1 sweet red pepper, cubed in ½ inch pieces
8 ounces cooked and frozen baby shrimp (rinsed and drained)
Dressing
¹⁄₃ cup fresh lemon juice
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
¹⁄₂ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives

directions

Place lemon juice in a small bowl and whisk in salt, pepper and mustard.
Slowing whisk in oil, adding a little at a time until thickened Add rest of the ingredients.
Let stand an hour.
Mix salad ingredients together in a bowl.
Dress w/ vinaigrette.

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Reviews

I thought that it was very tasty, but I had to take out the olives because they don't tickle my taste buds, other than that I think that this recipe is great. I would certainly recommend it.

Dolphin_07
This is a easy, very light lunch. Crisp, Salty, Cruncy, Tangy, Refreshing and Satisfying! I did use large shrimp and placed four per serving. I made the dressing in the blender and added a clove of garlic! Thanks Aroostook for posting this salad!

Rita1652

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Aroostook

United States

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