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Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Shrimp

Name: Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Shrimp
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 cup cooked shrimp; 1 lemon, juiced; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1 pint grape tomatoes; 1 cup cooked quinoa; 0.75 English cucumber, chopped; 0.5 yellow bell pepper, chopped; 0.5 green bell pepper, chopped; 0.5 cup kalamata olives, chopped; 0.25 red onion, chopped; 0.25 cup crumbled feta cheese; 0.25 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon oregano

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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!

Recipe by emilyk

Published on June 8, 2018

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Prep Time:

30 mins

Additional Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

10

Yield:

5 cups

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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

Directions

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.

Cook's Note:

You can increase or decrease the amounts of olive oil and balsamic vinegar as desired using a 2-to-1 ratio.

Cherry tomatoes can be substituted for grape tomatoes, if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

134	Calories
9g	Fat
9g	Carbs
5g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 134
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g	12%
Saturated Fat 2g	10%
Cholesterol 31mg	10%
Sodium 229mg	10%
Total Carbohydrate 9g	3%
Dietary Fiber 2g	6%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 5g
Vitamin C 18mg	92%
Calcium 56mg	4%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 164mg	3%

* 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.