Green Salad with Shrimp and Feta
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Green Salad with Shrimp and Feta, a fresh and satisfying dish perfect for any meal. Juicy, paprika-marinated shrimp are pan-seared to perfection and paired with crisp mixed greens, sweet cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and tangy red onion. Creamy crumbled feta adds a delightful richness, while a zesty lemon Dijon dressing ties it all together. Ready in just 25 minutes, this healthy shrimp salad is both quick and delicious, making it an ideal option for light lunches, dinner salads, or elegant entertaining. Bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, this recipe is as nutritious as it is flavorful!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 120 grams Mixed greens (such as arugula, spinach, and romaine)
- 100 grams Feta cheese (crumbled)
- 200 grams Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 medium Cucumber (sliced)
- 0.5 medium Red onion (thinly sliced)
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Cooking oil (for shrimp)
Instructions
In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, minced garlic, paprika, 0.5 teaspoon salt, and 0.25 teaspoon black pepper to create a marinade for the shrimp.
Toss the shrimp in the marinade and let them rest for 10 minutes.
Heat 1 tablespoon cooking oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion.
In a jar or small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, Dijon mustard, 0.5 teaspoon salt, and 0.25 teaspoon black pepper to make the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Top the salad with cooked shrimp, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped fresh parsley.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Green Salad with Shrimp and Feta!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1367 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 86.2 g | 111% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.7 g | 123% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 968 mg | 323% | |
| Sodium | 4519 mg | 196% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.4 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.9 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.4 g | ||
| Protein | 129.9 g | 260% | |
| Vitamin D | 20.1 mcg | 101% | |
| Calcium | 852 mg | 66% | |
| Iron | 6.8 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 2549 mg | 54% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
