Mediterranean Salad With Shrimp

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

  optional

• Greek salad dressing

Step-by-step instructions

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.