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20-minute Greek Shrimp Salad
A delicious no mayo Greek shrimp salad recipe that's ready in only 20 minutes. This healthy shrimp salad made with fresh ingredients and is perfect for a light lunch.
Prep Time
14 mins
Cook Time
14 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 319 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
Garlic oregano dressing/marinade
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lemon juice of
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp granulated sugar
Greek shrimp salad
- 1 lb large shrimp thawed
- 2 Persian cucumbers
- 1 cup kalamata olives
- 1 Roma tomato
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1/2 red onion
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix oregano, mined garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper and sugar.
- Set aside half of the mixture to use as dressing. Mix the other half with thawed, peeled shrimp and let it marinate for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cut the Persian cucumbers in half lengthwise and then cut each half into pieces. Add it to a large bowl.
- Dice the tomato and add it to the cucumbers.
- Slice the bell pepper and the onion, add them to the bowl as well. Toss the vegetables until they're combined.
- Heat a pan over medium heat and cook the shrimp for about 6 to 8 minutes until it's fully cooked.
- Add the cooked shrimp to the salad.
- Pour the reserved dressing over the salad and toss well.
- Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Make sure you're using raw shrimp and not pre-cooked. It's possible to use them tail-on or tail-off depending on your preference.
- It's best to use frozen shrimp and thaw as needed.
- Shrimp cooks in about 6 to 8 minutes, please don't overcook the shrimp otherwise it'll become rubbery.
- You can also grill the shrimp for this recipe if you already have the grill running. Simply thread them on a skewer and grill for 4 to 5 minutes until firm and pink.
- You can use honey or stevia instead of sugar to make the dressing.
- Store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
319kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Cholesterol
286mg
(95%)
Sodium
1701mg
(71%)
Potassium
309mg
(9%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
417IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
48mg
(53%)
Calcium
214mg
(21%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 319
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 319kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 286mg | 95% |
| Sodium | 1701mg | 71% |
| Potassium | 309mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 417IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 48mg | 53% |
| Calcium | 214mg | 21% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.