5 from 3 votes
Shrimp quinoa salad
Plump, juicy shrimp get propped up with savory, perfectly flavored quinoa in this shrimp quinoa salad.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
4
people
Calories:
375 kcal
Course:
Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Shrimp
- 1 lb Shrimp peeled and deveined, medium
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
For the Salad
- 1 cup quinoa washed and drained
- 2 cups water
- ½ cup cucumber diced
- ½ cup bell pepper diced
- ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
- ¼ cup feta cheese crumbled
- ¼ cup parsley chopped, fresh
For the Dressing
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic minced, clove
- 1 teaspoon honey
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry with a kitchen towel and season with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add quinoa, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes until the water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and let it cool. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, honey, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, parsley, and feta cheese. Mix well.
- Add the cooked shrimp and drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad. Toss to combine.
- Enjoy immediately or chill in the fridge for 15-30 minutes to let the salad flavors blend!
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Notes
- If using frozen shrimp, thaw completely and pat dry before cooking to avoid excess moisture.
- This salad is great for meal prep! Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Always rinse quinoa before cooking to remove its natural bitterness and achieve a lighter, fluffier texture.
Nutrition Information
Calories
375kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
569mg
(24%)
Potassium
371mg
(8%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1083IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
33mg
(37%)
Calcium
87mg
(9%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 375
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 375kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 569mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 371mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1083IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 33mg | 37% |
| Calcium | 87mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.