Ingredients
For the dressing (yields approx 1-1/3 cups):
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1–1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
For the shrimp:
- 2 tablespoons creole seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1–1/2 pounds medium to large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the salad:
- 1 small head romaine lettuce, rinsed, dried and chopped (about 8 cups chopped)
- 1 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1 English cucumber, sliced (about 2–1/2 cups)
- 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 can (6-ounces drained weight) whole pitted black olives, drained
- 4 ounces feta cheese
Instructions
For the dressing:
- Whisk all dressing ingredients together in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate.
For the shrimp:
- Season shrimp with creole seasoning, salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until shrimp have just turned pink on both sides. Cook shrimp in 2 batches if necessary. Transfer shrimp to a plate and set aside.
For the salad:
- Place all salad ingredients in a large bowl and toss to combine.
- Top salad with shrimp and desired amount of dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes