Serves 3
15 min
Shrimp-Quinoa Salad with Feta and Tomatoes
Recipe GLPRcf5f0842396e01
A fresh Mediterranean-inspired salad combining tender cooked shrimp with fluffy quinoa, crisp greens, juicy tomatoes, and tangy feta cheese. Seasoned with oregano and brightened with fresh lemon juice, this nutritious dish is perfect as a light lunch or dinner.
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Ingredients
4 cups fresh salad greens
1 cup cooked quinoa
Kosher salt to taste
Fresh ground black pepper to taste
2 tomatoes, chopped
3/4 cup feta cheese, cubed
8 ounces cooked shrimp
2 tablespoons minced red bell pepper
2 tablespoons minced green bell pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 lemon, halved (juice and slices)
1/3 cup kalamata olives, chopped (optional)
Directions
Place the fresh salad greens in a large serving bowl as the base for your salad.
Add the cooked quinoa to the greens and toss gently to combine.
Distribute the chopped tomatoes evenly over the quinoa and greens.
Scatter the cubed feta cheese across the salad.
Add the cooked shrimp on top of the salad.
Sprinkle the minced red and green bell peppers over the shrimp and other ingredients.
Distribute the dried oregano evenly across the entire salad.
Squeeze the juice from half the lemon over the salad and season with kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste.
Toss all ingredients together until well combined and evenly dressed with the lemon juice.
Divide into three portions and serve immediately, garnishing each plate with lemon slices and kalamata olives if desired.
