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Quick Mediterranean Shrimp Salad
MediterraneanLunchDinnerQuick & EasyHealthy Comfort

Quick Mediterranean Shrimp Salad

A vibrant and refreshing salad featuring juicy shrimp, crisp vegetables, and a zesty lemon-herb dressing, perfect for a quick Mediterranean meal.

10 min

Prep

10 min

Cook

4

Serves

380

Calories

Macros · per serving

30g protein

18g carbs

22g fat

Ingredients

For 4 servings

  • 500 g shrimp
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lemon
  • 2 clove garlic
  • 200 g mixed salad greens
  • 200 g cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cucumber
  • 100 g feta cheese
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill
  • 50 g black olives
  • 0.5 red onion
  • salt — to taste
  • black pepper — to taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    Peel and devein the shrimp under cold running water, then pat dry with a paper towel.

  2. 2

    Heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

  3. 3

    Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the hot skillet.

  4. 4

    Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until pink and opaque, seasoning with salt and black pepper to taste.

  5. 5

    Remove shrimp from the skillet and set aside to cool slightly.

  6. 6

    Juice the lemon and set aside the juice for the dressing.

  7. 7

    Slice the cucumber into thin rounds and halve the cherry tomatoes.

  8. 8

    Thinly slice the red onion and chop the fresh dill.

  9. 9

    In a large bowl, combine mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, sliced red onion, and black olives.

  10. 10

    Crumble feta cheese over the salad and add the cooked shrimp.

  11. 11

    In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 tbsp of olive oil, lemon juice, and fresh dill to make the dressing.

  12. 12

    Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

  13. 13

    Serve immediately, garnishing with additional dill if desired.

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