Grilled shrimp is layered over quinoa, fresh veggies and olive oil red wine vinaigrette!
Quiona salads have become my go-to meal for lunch. They are quick, easy and full of fresh fruits and vegetables. You can make them as light or heavy as you want. I like adding a little protein, like shrimp or chicken too. Mediterranean Grilled Shrimp Quinoa Salad is full of fresh vegetables and is bursting with flavor. And now that the weather is warmer, it is perfect for grilling.
Mediterranean Grilled Shrimp Quinoa Salad
Ingredients
For the shrimp:
- 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 clove garlic
- pinch of salt
- pinch of pepper
For the salad:
- 1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa
- 1 large cucumber, peeled and diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 15 ounce can garbanzo beans
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup Pompeian Red Wine Vinegar
- 1 lemon, juiced
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 avocado, peeled, seeded and diced, for garnish
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients for the shrimp in a large bowl and marinate in the fridge for 20 minutes. Heat grill to medium-high. Remove shrimp from marinade and cook until opaque and cooked through, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- In a large bowl combine quinoa, cucumber, tomatoes, parsley, feta cheese, and garbanzo beans. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar and lemon juice. Pour vinaigrette over salad and toss well to combine. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Layer shrimp over salad. Garnish with avocado and serve.
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Totally agree – olive oil and red wine vinegar are my go-to for dressings! This looks awesome – I love salads like this for lunch or for dinner, especially during the warmer weather!
Ashley, what a delicious recipe using the red wine vinegar! Pompeian happens to be my most favorite brand! I had to pin this one, because the fam would really love this!
Thanks, Gloria! I hope that your family loves it!
This salad looks amazing Ashley! Love the flavors and sounds like the perfect summer salad! Pinned, can’t wait to try this 🙂
This looks completely amazing!!