Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Shrimp Recipe

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Shrimp Recipe

  • 1 cup cooked shrimp
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 3/4 English cucumber, chopped
  • 1/2 yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives, chopped
  • 1/4 red onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  1. Toss shrimp with lemon juice, salt, and black pepper in a bowl; set aside to marinate, about 15 minutes.
  2. Mix tomatoes, quinoa, cucumber, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper, kalamata olives, red onion, and feta cheese together in a large bowl.
  3. Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, and oregano in a separate bowl; add to vegetable and quinoa mixture and toss well to combine.
  4. Top quinoa mixture with marinated shrimp to serve.