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Summer Salad of Melon, Feta, and Shrimp

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Frances Janisch

20 mins total
15 mins prep

Recipe Filed Under
Cheese, Shellfish, Fruit, Shrimp, American, No Cook, Easy, One-Dish, 30 Minute, 10 Minute, Quick, Main Dish, Salad, Summer, Bridal Shower, Baby Shower, Entertaining

Provided By: Lauren Braun Costello

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The unexpected pairing of melon and feta is the superstar combination of this effortless yet dazzling main-dish salad. The sweet and juicy flesh of chilled summer melons like cantaloupe, honeydew, and watermelon are the ideal partner for a salty and crumbled sheep's milk cheese. The addition of cold poached shrimp bumps up the protein factor with a touch of everyday elegance.

Ingredients

Serves:

5 ounces mixed baby greens (about 8 cups)

1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette

1/4 cantaloupe, skin removed and cut into 6-8 long strips

1/4 honeydew, sking removed and cut into 6-8 long strips

1/4 small round seedless watermelon, skin removed and cut into 6-8 triangles

24 large poached shrimp (peeled and deveined)

1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

3 scallions, thinly sliced

1 lemon quartered

Directions

Gather these tools: cutting board, chef's knife, dry and wet measuring cups, large mixing bowl, tongs

Dress the greens with the vinaigrette and arrange on a large platter.

Arrange the melon slices loosely atop the greens in alternating colors, then add the shrimp.

Serve immediately.

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A Quaint Book

I would prefer this with a honey poppyseed dressing instead of the balsamic which I do like!

August 14 2011 at 7:15 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

MaryLou

I am going to try it this afternoon, when friends come over. Sounds light, tasty, and very refreshing. I love adding melon and grapes to salad in season. Grapes are also good with feta.

August 14 2011 at 7:41 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply