Grilled Herbed Shrimp on Mixed Greens

Ingredients

Marinade/dressing

• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 2 cloves garlic, minced

Salad

• 1 lb shelled deveined uncooked large shrimp

• 1 (10 ounce) package mixed salad greens
• 1/2 yellow bell pepper, cut into bite sized strips
• 1/2 cup sliced halved cucumber
• 1/2 cup sliced radish
• 1/2 cup shredded or shaved fresh parmesan cheese

Directions

1. 1

   Heat your grill.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, combine all marinade/dressing ingredients; blend well with a whisk.

3. 3

   Reserve half of the marinade to use as dressing; add shrimp to remaining marinade and toss to coat; let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes to marinate.

4. 4

   Remove shrimp from marinade; reserve marinade; thread shrimp onto four 12-inch metal skewers and place on grill; cook 6-8 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, turning and brushing once with marinade.

5. 5

   In a large bowl, combine salad greens, bell pepper, cucumber, radishes, cheese and reserved dressing; toss gently.

6. 6

   Divide salad onto individual serving plates and top with shrimp.