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!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:8 mins

Total Time:23 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Add the raw shrimp to the marinade and toss to coat. Let it sit for 10 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

In a large salad bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, and parsley.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to make the dressing.

Step 6

Add the baby spinach or mixed greens to the salad bowl, drizzle the dressing over the top, and gently toss to combine.

Step 7

Arrange the cooked shrimp on top of the salad and serve immediately. Enjoy your fresh and flavorful Mediterranean Salad with Shrimp!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1409.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1450.2

Total Fat 85.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 24.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 939.8mg	0%
Sodium 4005.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 46.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.2g	0%
Total Sugars 16.9g
Protein 133.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1127.5mg	0%
Iron 10.3mg	0%
Potassium 3292.8mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.7%

Protein: 35.9%

Carbs: 12.4%