Description
Indulge in a refreshing Greek Shrimp Salad that transports you straight to the Mediterranean with every bite. This vibrant dish features succulent shrimp, crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and tangy feta cheese, all drizzled with a zesty lemon dressing. Perfect for lunch or a light dinner, this salad is not only visually stunning but also easy to prepare in under 30 minutes. Enjoy it fresh or chilled and elevate your meal experience with its delightful flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh or frozen shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup cucumbers, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp under cool water and pat dry. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, and sliced red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together remaining olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Add cooked shrimp to the vegetable mixture along with feta cheese and olives. Drizzle dressing over the top and toss gently.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 15 minutes before serving for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 170mg