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

Abdulla Alqadi
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover quinoa.


Kaiden Pongracz
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This salad is delicious and healthy.


md. jewel rana
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This salad is amazing!


siemits
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Surya Dhami
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This salad is delicious! The quinoa is cooked perfectly and the shrimp is tender and juicy. The vegetables are fresh and crisp, and the dressing is light and flavorful. I will definitely be making this salad again.


Tonya Julien
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. I love the combination of flavors and textures. The quinoa is fluffy and the shrimp is cooked perfectly. The vegetables are fresh and crisp, and the dressing is light and tangy. It's a great meal f


Farooq0346 Farooq
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's made with just a few ingredients, but the flavors are amazing. The quinoa is fluffy and the shrimp is cooked perfectly. The vegetables are fresh and crisp, and the dressing is light and tangy. It's a great me


Martin Xiong
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This salad is delicious and healthy. The quinoa is a great source of protein and the shrimp is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids. The vegetables are packed with vitamins and minerals, and the dressing is light and flavorful.


kanoa period
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This salad is amazing! I love the combination of flavors and textures. The quinoa is fluffy and the shrimp is cooked perfectly. The vegetables are fresh and crisp, and the dressing is light and tangy. I will definitely be making this salad again.


Vip Hacker
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The quinoa is fluffy and the shrimp is cooked perfectly. The vegetables are fresh and crisp, and the dressing is light and flavorful.


Tasha Khan
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This salad is delicious! The quinoa is fluffy and the shrimp is cooked perfectly. The vegetables are fresh and crisp, and the dressing is light and tangy. It's a great meal for a summer lunch or dinner.


Akhter Zaman
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The quinoa was cooked perfectly and the shrimp was tender and juicy. The vegetables were fresh and crisp, and the dressing was light and flavorful. I will definitely be making this salad again.


Wawas Waza
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This salad is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love the combination of quinoa, shrimp, and vegetables. The dressing is also really good. I will definitely be making this salad again.


Khima Thapa
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The quinoa is fluffy and the shrimp is cooked perfectly. The vegetables are fresh and crisp, and the dressing is light and tangy. It's a great meal for a summer lunch or dinner.


layan ahmad
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This Mediterranean quinoa salad with shrimp is a delightful dish that combines the flavors of the Mediterranean in a healthy and satisfying way. The quinoa is cooked perfectly and the shrimp is tender and juicy. The vegetables are fresh and crisp, an