Mediterranean Salad With Shrimp

Ingredients

• 1 lb large unpeeled shrimp (smaller is fine too)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper flakes
• 6 cups lettuce, torn, romaine is especially nice
• 2 tomatoes, cut in wedges
• 1/2 cucumber, peeled and sliced
• 4 green onions
• 1 avocado, diced (may not be authentic, but delicious)
• 1/4 pitted black olives, sliced
• 1 1/4 (14 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
• Greek salad dressing

Directions

1. 1

   Thaw shrimp, shell and remove tails. Heat oil in skillet, add garlic and hot pepper flakes. Saute shrimp until opaque. Set aside in serving bowl.

2. 2

   Combine all salad ingredients. Toss with dressing (use purchased dressing, or try one of many excellent 'Zaar choices). Serve immediately, topping with shrimp.

3. 3

   You may want to reduce the amount of dressing used, or put less salt in if making from scratch - the olives and feta add saltiness.

4. 4

   Grilled shrimp are very nice.