Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Grilled Shrimp

Name: Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Grilled Shrimp
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 200 g Quinoa; 450 g shrimp; 200 g cucumber; 200 g cherry tomatoes; 80 g Kalamata olives; 50 g red onion; 20 g fresh parsley; 60 ml lemon; 40 ml olive oil; 10 g garlic; 5 g salt; 2 g pepper

A refreshing and protein-packed salad with quinoa, grilled shrimp, cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, and a lemon-herb dressing. Perfect for a light yet satisfying lunch.

Total: 1 h
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Medium

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Nutrition

per serving

kcal: 315
Protein: 28 g
Fat: 14 g
Carbs: 22 g

Ingredients

for 4 servings

Quinoa200 g
shrimp450 g
cucumber200 g
cherry tomatoes200 g
Kalamata olives80 g
red onion50 g
fresh parsley20 g
lemon60 ml
olive oil40 ml
garlic10 g
salt5 g
pepper2 g

Method

5 steps

Rinse quinoa and cook in 400ml water until tender, then fluff and cool.
Toss shrimp with minced garlic, half the olive oil, salt, and pepper, then grill on the stovetop until opaque.
Chop cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
Whisk remaining olive oil with lemon juice and chopped parsley to make the dressing.
Combine cooked quinoa, grilled shrimp, chopped vegetables, and olives in a large bowl, toss with the dressing, and serve.