Zesty Mediterranean Grilled Shrimp Salad
A delightful marriage of perfectly grilled shrimp, fresh veggies, and tangy feta, all brought together with a zesty lemon drizzle.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 16 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Toss the shrimp with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Grill the shrimp for about 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and feta cheese in a large bowl.
- Add the grilled shrimp on top of the salad mixture.
- Drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
- Gently toss everything together and serve immediately.
Notes
Serve with warm pita bread or a side of hummus for a complete meal. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 200mg