Field Greens with Shrimp and Mustard-Balsamic Vinaigrette

We loved making this dinner salad.  I borrowed and adapted the dressing recipe from Eating Well (one of my favorite magazines).  The recipe was just for the Mustard-Balsamic Vinaigrette dressing and I played with it a bit.  We want to make more salads for dinner and this will definitely be on a quick rotation.  Very easy (even with making your own dressing).  The best part is that it is pretty healthy, so great for those weight loss resolutions!

Ingredients (2 dinner portions)

Dressing
1/4 cup Balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup Olive oil
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
10-12 Kalamata olives, pitted and finely chopped
1/2 tsp Brown sugar
1/2 tsp Basil, dried
Kosher salt & black pepper, to taste

Salad
1/4 cup Pine nuts
5-7 oz Field Greens (or any salad mixture) - enough for two salad plates.
1/2 cup Edamame, shelled
1/2 Cucumber, peeled and cut into thin slices
1 Red Onion (small), sliced
1 tbsp Olive oil
2 tsp Garlic, chopped (or cloves)
2/3 cup Shrimp, deveined
Kosher salt & black pepper, to taste

NOTE: you can add any vegetables as you see fit

Directions
1. Prepare dressing by adding  balsamic vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, olives, brown sugar, basil and kosher salt & black pepper (to taste) into a mixing bowl.  Whisk until well blended.  Set aside.
2. Heat a skillet over low heat.  Add the pine nuts and toast for 7-10 minutes until lightly brown.  Set aside and remove from the heat.
3. Prepare the salads with field greens, edamame, toasted pine nuts, cucumbers, and red onions.
4. Add 1 tbsp of olive oil and chopped garlic to the skillet over medium-high heat.  Add the shrimp and cook until pink (4-5 minutes).
5. Add cooked shrimp to the dressing and mix thoroughly.  Spoon the shrimp with dressing atop the salad.

Serve and enjoy!