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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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)
Directions
Step 1
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.
Step 2
Toss the shrimp in the marinade and let them rest for 10 minutes.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion.
Step 5
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.
Step 6
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Step 7
Top the salad with cooked shrimp, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped fresh parsley.
Step 8
Serve immediately and enjoy your Green Salad with Shrimp and Feta!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1181.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1367.0 |
| Total Fat 86.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 24.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g | |
| Cholesterol 968.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4518.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 33.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 13.4g | |
| Protein 129.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 804.7IU | 0% |
| Calcium 851.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2548.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories