Description

When I first made this Shrimp and Artichoke Green Salad with Lemony Vinaigrette, I wanted something fresh, hearty, and elegant

Ingredients

For the Green Salad
5 ounces (about 5–6 cups) spring greens
2 cups diced tomatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 (14-ounce) jar quartered artichoke hearts, drained and roughly chopped
Half of a small red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
Lots of freshly-grated Parmesan cheese
1 batch Italian Herb Shrimp (recipe below)
1 batch Lemony Vinaigrette (recipe below)

For the Italian Herb Shrimp
8 ounces (1/2 pound) raw shrimp, peeled (or tail-on), deveined, and thawed
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
Salt and freshly-cracked black pepper
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

For the Lemony Vinaigrette
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons freshly-squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper
1 garlic clove, pressed or minced
Optional: 1 teaspoon honey for a slightly sweeter dressing

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Instructions

To Make the Italian Herb Shrimp
Step 1: Sprinkle the shrimp evenly on both sides with Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper

Step 2: Heat olive oil in a sauté pan over medium-high heat

Step 3: Add the seasoned shrimp to the pan and cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring and flipping occasionally, until pink, opaque, and cooked through

Step 4: Remove the shrimp from heat and set aside

To Make the Lemony Vinaigrette
Step 5: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and minced garlic

Step 6: Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding honey if a sweeter vinaigrette is desired

Step 7: Set aside until ready to dress the salad

To Make the Green Salad
Step 8: In a large mixing bowl, add the spring greens, diced tomatoes, chopped artichokes, and sliced red onion

Step 9: Add the cooked Italian Herb Shrimp to the salad

Step 10: Drizzle the Lemony Vinaigrette over the salad

Step 11: Toss gently to combine all the ingredients evenly

Step 12: Sprinkle toasted pine nuts and lots of freshly-grated Parmesan over the top

Step 13: Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan and freshly-cracked black pepper if desired