MEDITERRANEAN QUINOA SALAD WITH SHRIMP

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This is a variation of one of my favorites, cold whole grains, raw vegetables, feta, olives, and balsamic vinegar. This is a simple dish that is healthy and delicious!

Provided by emilyk

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Shrimp Salad Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup cooked shrimp
1 lemon, juiced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pint grape tomatoes
1 cup cooked quinoa
¾ English cucumber, chopped
½ yellow bell pepper, chopped
½ green bell pepper, chopped
½ cup kalamata olives, chopped
¼ red onion, chopped
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon oregano

Steps:

  • Toss shrimp with lemon juice, salt, and black pepper in a bowl; set aside to marinate, about 15 minutes.
  • Mix tomatoes, quinoa, cucumber, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper, kalamata olives, red onion, and feta cheese together in a large bowl.
  • Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, and oregano in a separate bowl; add to vegetable and quinoa mixture and toss well to combine.
  • Top quinoa mixture with marinated shrimp to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.6 calories, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 30.6 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 229.2 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

Yuij Rajukage
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This salad is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Felix Santana
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I'm not a big fan of quinoa, but this salad changed my mind. It's so delicious!


Noah D
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of protein and vegetables.


Bidhan Shill
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The quinoa, shrimp, and vegetables are all cooked perfectly.


Ahmad ali Khan
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This is my go-to recipe for a healthy and satisfying lunch.


Petros John
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This salad is so versatile. I've made it with different types of seafood, and it's always delicious.


Jamie Lasscock
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


MODY ELBOHY
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and easy weeknight meal. The quinoa and shrimp are a great combination, and the dressing is delicious.


Md Rashed Hasan
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I love this salad! It's so fresh and flavorful.


Mignonne Abed
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This Mediterranean quinoa salad with shrimp was a hit! The flavors were amazing and the salad was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.