Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Shrimp Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Shrimp Recipes. (Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Shrimp Recipe). 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!

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Additional: 15 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 10

Yield: 5 cups

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Shrimp Recipe

Ingredients

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

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Dinner

Directions

Step 1

Toss shrimp with lemon juice salt and black pepper in a bowl; set aside to marinate about 15 minutes.

Step 2

Mix tomatoes quinoa cucumber yellow bell pepper green bell pepper kalamata olives red onion and feta cheese together in a large bowl.

Step 3

Whisk together olive oil vinegar and oregano in a separate bowl; add to vegetable and quinoa mixture and toss well to combine.

Step 4

Top quinoa mixture with marinated shrimp to serve.

Nutritional Information

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Shrimp Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:10

Calories: 133.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 5.1g 10%

Carbohydrates: 9g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 1.8g 7%

Sugars: 2.1g

Fat: 9.2g 14%

Saturated Fat: 2g 10%

Cholesterol: 30.6mg 10%

Vitamin A Iu: 363.9IU 7%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.5mg 12%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 7%

Vitamin C: 18.3mg 31%

Folate: 10.8mcg 3%

Calcium: 56.2mg 6%

Iron: 0.8mg 5%

Magnesium: 14.2mg 5%

Potassium: 164mg 5%

Sodium: 229.2mg 9%

Calories From Fat: 82.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.