Mediterranean Potato Salad with Shrimp and Feta

Ingredients

• Dressing:
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons extravirgin olive oil
• 3/4 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• Salad:
• 5 cups small red potatoes, quartered (about 1 1/2 pounds)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 pound medium shrimp, cooked and peeled
• 3 cups thinly sliced romaine lettuce
• 1 cup red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips
• 1 cup yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips
• 1 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped pitted kalamata olives

Preparation

1. To prepare dressing, combine first 6 ingredients, stirring well with a whisk.
2. To prepare salad, arrange potatoes in a single layer on a microwave-safe dish; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Microwave at HIGH 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Place potatoes in a large bowl.
3. Add shrimp and 1 tablespoon dressing to potatoes; toss gently to combine. Add remaining dressing, lettuce, bell peppers, onion, and cheese; toss gently to coat. Top each serving with 1 1/2 teaspoons kalamata olives.