SPINACH SALAD WITH SHRIMP, FENNEL AND BACON-BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

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Categories     Salad     Shellfish     Tomato     Fourth of July     Father's Day     Backyard BBQ     Dinner     Lunch     Shrimp     Fennel     Spinach     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fennel seeds, crushed
1 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1 3/4 pounds uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined
12 bamboo skewers, soaked 30 minutes in water
2 fennel bulbs (about 12 ounces total), fronds chopped, bulbs cut into 1/3-inch-thick wedges
2 6-ounce packages baby spinach leaves
2 cups chopped seeded peeled tomatoes
Bacon-Balsamic Vinaigrette

Steps:

  • Mix 6 tablespoons oil, fennel seeds and crushed red pepper in small bowl. Thread shrimp onto skewers. Place on rimmed baking sheet. Pour oil mixture over; turn to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.
  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Brush fennel wedges with 2 tablespoons oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill fennel until golden, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to large bowl. Grill shrimp until opaque in center, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer shrimp to plate; tent with foil.
  • Add spinach and tomatoes to fennel. Toss with enough vinaigrette to coat. Divide salad among plates. Sprinkle with bacon reserved from vinaigrette. Remove shrimp from skewers and arrange around salad. Garnish with chopped fennel fronds.

Tanveer Masih
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Overall, this salad was a great success. It was easy to make and very tasty. I would definitely recommend it to others.


Lakshan La
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This salad was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll try it again with less bacon next time.


Muhammad Awwal Muhammad
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I loved the combination of flavors in this salad. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the dressing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Arshid Ghafoor
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This salad was easy to make and very tasty. The combination of flavors was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Grow Up With Mudassir
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great! The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the dressing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Hannan Mia
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This salad was delicious! The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the dressing was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


mohmed tube
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I'm not a big fan of fennel, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing was very flavorful and the shrimp was cooked perfectly.


Sakil Rana
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This salad was a nice change of pace from my usual salad routine. The shrimp and bacon added a nice protein boost and the fennel and spinach were very refreshing.


Jannatul Riya
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I loved this salad! It was so light and refreshing. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the dressing was delicious.


Toha Ctg
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This salad was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll try it again with less bacon next time.


Tanvir Love
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I made this salad for lunch today and it was so good! The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the fennel and bacon added a nice crunch. The dressing was also very flavorful.


Rifat Hasan
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the briny flavor of the shrimp and the sweetness of the fennel. The dressing is also delicious and really brings the whole salad together.


Jose Millan
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a winner. It's light and refreshing, yet filling and satisfying. The shrimp and bacon add a nice protein boost and the fennel and spinach add a lot of nutrients.


parag howlader
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This salad was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the fennel added a nice crunch. The bacon added a smoky flavor and the balsamic vinaigrette was the perfect finishing to