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Fresh Mediterranean grilled shrimp salad with tomatoes and cucumbers

Classic Mediterranean Grilled Shrimp Salad

This Classic Mediterranean Grilled Shrimp Salad is a light and vibrant dish, bursting with fresh flavors and tender grilled shrimp, perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Grilled Shrimp
  • 1 lb Large raw shrimp peeled & deveined
  • 3 Tbsp Olive oil extra-virgin
  • 2 Fresh garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Lemon zest
  • ½ tsp Smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp Sea salt plus
  • ¼ tsp Freshly ground black pepper
Salad
  • ½ cup Diced red bell pepper
  • 1 English cucumber medium, halved & sliced
  • 1 cup Halved cherry tomatoes
  • ¼ cup Thinly sliced red onion
  • ¼ cup Pitted & halved Kalamata olives
  • ¼ cup Crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 cups Fresh arugula or mixed greens
  • 2 Tbsp Chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 Tbsp Chopped fresh dill
Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette
  • 3 Tbsp Fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp Red wine vinegar
  • 4 Tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil for vinaigrette
  • 1 tsp Honey or agave syrup
  • ½ tsp Dried oregano

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Grill
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the shrimp dry thoroughly with paper towels. In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of olive oil with minced garlic, lemon zest, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper.
Cooking
  1. Toss the dried shrimp with the olive oil mixture to coat evenly. Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they turn pink and opaque.
Salad Assembly
  1. In a large bowl, combine diced red bell pepper, sliced English cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, arugula or mixed greens, fresh parsley, and fresh dill. Add the grilled shrimp to the salad.
Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together fresh lemon juice, red wine vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, honey or agave syrup, and dried oregano for the vinaigrette. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.

Notes

For an extra smoky flavor, you can add a pinch more smoked paprika to the shrimp marinade. Adjust the amount of lemon juice and honey in the vinaigrette to your taste preference.