Marinated Shrimp, Tomato, and Mozzarella Salad is a simple recipe that really packs the flavor. Fresh shrimp, cherry tomatoes, and mini mozzarella balls soak up tons of flavor from an olive oil and balsamic vinegar marinade flavored with fresh basil and garlic and herb dressing mix.
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine Southern
Keyword Seafood, summer
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 3 minutesminutes
Servings 8
Ingredients
2poundslarge shrimp
2teaspoonsgarlic salt
1bay leaf
1/2cupextra-virgin olive oil or vegetable oil
1/2cupwhite balsamic vinegar
2(0.75-ounce) packetsgarlic and herb dressing mix, (Good Seasons)
1poundbaby mozzarella balls
3cupscherry tomatoes,halved
1/3cupfresh basil leaves,cut in slivers
Instructions
Peel and devein the shrimp. Place shrimp shells, 8 cups water, garlic salt, and bay leaf in a medium pot. Bring to a boil and then add the shrimp. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until shrimp turn pink and are cooked through. Drain. Separate the shrimp from the shells.
Place oil, vinegar, and dressing mix in a large ziptop bag. Whisk to mix together.Add shrimp, mozzarella and tomatoes.
Refrigerate for 4 to 12 hours.Transfer to a serving bowl and top with fresh basil.