Mediterranean Salad with Shrimp
Bursting with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients, this Mediterranean Salad with Shrimp is a quick and healthy dish that's perfect for any meal. Tender, marinated shrimp are pan-seared to perfection and paired with crisp baby spinach, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, briny kalamata olives, and creamy feta cheese. A zesty dressing made with olive oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice ties it all together for a refreshing, satisfying salad that’s ready in under 30 minutes. Packed with protein, Mediterranean flavors, and nutritious veggies, this shrimp salad is ideal as a light lunch, a colorful appetizer, or a show-stopping main course. Treat your taste buds to the rich traditions of Mediterranean cuisine with this easy-to-make recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon oregano (dried)
- 250 grams cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 medium cucumber (diced)
- 1 small red onion (thinly sliced)
- 75 grams kalamata olives (pitted and halved)
- 100 grams feta cheese (crumbled)
- 2 tablespoons parsley (chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 150 grams baby spinach or mixed greens
Instructions
In a large bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper to form a marinade.
Add the raw shrimp to the marinade and toss to coat. Let it sit for 10 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Once hot, add the marinated shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
In a large salad bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, and parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to make the dressing.
Add the baby spinach or mixed greens to the salad bowl, drizzle the dressing over the top, and gently toss to combine.
Arrange the cooked shrimp on top of the salad and serve immediately. Enjoy your fresh and flavorful Mediterranean Salad with Shrimp!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1450 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 85.6 g | 110% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.5 g | 123% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 940 mg | 313% | |
| Sodium | 4005 mg | 174% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.2 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.2 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.9 g | ||
| Protein | 133.9 g | 268% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1128 mg | 87% | |
| Iron | 10.3 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 3293 mg | 70% | |
*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.
