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Mediterranean Shrimp Salad

A simple and delicious mediterranean shrimp salad made with lots of veggies and a Greek vinaigrette.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 180 kcal
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Fusion

Ingredients

  • 24 large shrimp - peeled deveined and tail on
  • 2 tbsp + 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 1 cup chopped cucumber
  • 1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup halved kalamata olives
  • 2 tbsp fresh parlsey
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

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  1. Defrost shrimp if frozen
  2. Add 2 tbsp of salt to a large pot and fill the pot 3/4 of the way with cold water
  3. Bring the water to a boil and then remove from the heat
  4. Add shrimp to the pot and let poach uncovered for 3 minutes
  5. Immediately transfer cooked shrimp to an icebath
  6. While the shrimp chill, chop the bell pepper and cucumber into 1/4" pieces, quarter the tomatoes and half the olives
  7. Combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, 1/2 tsp salt, oregano and fresh parsley in a small bowl
  8. Pull the tails off the chilled shrimp and chop into bite sized pieces
  9. In a large mixing bowl combine the shrimp and vegetables
  10. Pour the dressing over the salad and mix until all pieces are coated in the dressing

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 180kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 151mg (50%) Sodium 4306mg (179%) Potassium 341mg (10%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 743IU (15%) Vitamin C 38mg (42%) Calcium 94mg (9%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 180

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 180kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 151mg 50%
Sodium 4306mg 179%
Potassium 341mg 7%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 743IU 15%
Vitamin C 38mg 42%
Calcium 94mg 9%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.