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Grilled Shrimp Salad with Feta Vinaigrette

Course Main Course
Cuisine Greek
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Marinate Shrimp 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 496kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined about 20 large shrimp
  • 2 hearts romaine chopped
  • 8 oz cherry tomatoes
  • 1 English cucumber sliced and quartered
  • 1/2 small red onion halved and finely sliced
  • 1 small red bell pepper diced
  • 1/3 cup pitted Kalamata olives

Shrimp Marinade

  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 1 tsp minced garlic we use Christopher Ranch jarred minced garlic
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Feta Vinaigrette

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp minced garlic we use Christopher Ranch jarred minced garlic
  • 1/2 tsp Greek oregano
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • sea salt to taste will vary depending on saltiness of feta you use
  • 4 oz feta cheese crumbled

Instructions

  • Measure all ingredients for Shrimp Marinade.
  • Add all Shrimp Marinade ingredients to a mixing bowl and whisk together.
  • Wash shrimp and pat dry. Add Shrimp to mixing bowl with marinade and mix well with hands to cover shrimp well with marinade. Cover with plastic wrap and put in fridge for at least 30 minutes.
  • While Shrimp are marinating prepare salad. Wash and dry all vegetables. Chop romaine lettuce. Cut up cucumber, dice red bell pepper, slice red onion, wash cherry tomatoes. Add all ingredients plus Kalamata olives to a large salad bowl.
  • Prepare Feta Vinaigrette by adding all ingredients, except feta into a mixing bowl and whisk together well. Set aside.
  • After at least 30 minutes, remove Shrimp from refrigerator and skewer 3-4 shrimp onto pre-soaked bamoo skewers.
  • Grill shrimp on open grill or on grill pan for at 2-3 minutes on each side. Shrimp should turn opaque in color when done.
  • Pour dressing over salad and toss gently to cover all ingredients with Feta Vinaigrette. Serve salad with Grilled Shrimp.

Nutrition

Calories: 496kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 454mg | Sodium: 1976mg | Potassium: 610mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 6490IU | Vitamin C: 68mg | Calcium: 436mg | Iron: 5mg
Nutrition Facts
Grilled Shrimp Salad with Feta Vinaigrette
Amount Per Serving
Calories 496 Calories from Fat 279
% Daily Value*
Fat 31g48%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Cholesterol 454mg151%
Sodium 1976mg86%
Potassium 610mg17%
Carbohydrates 13g4%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 41g82%
Vitamin A 6490IU130%
Vitamin C 68mg82%
Calcium 436mg44%
Iron 5mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.