May 14^th 2014 >>

Mediterranean Grilled Shrimp Quinoa Salad

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

Yield: 4 servings

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

5 mins

Marinating Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

 

Grilled shrimp is layered over quinoa, fresh veggies and olive oil red wine vinaigrette! #DressingItUp with Pompeian red wine vinegar creates a refreshing salad everyone will love!

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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

1. 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.
2. 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.

Notes

Source: Spoonful of Flavor

Nutrition Information

Calories: 599, Fat: 47g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Cholesterol: 159mg, Sodium: 668mg, Potassium: 680mg, Carbohydrates: 26g, Fiber: 7g, Sugar: 4g, Protein: 19g, Vitamin A: 825%, Vitamin C: 40.2%, Calcium: 237%, Iron: 4.1%

*Nutritional information is an estimate. Please consult a doctor or nutritionist for the most accurate nutritional info.

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: grilled shrimp, Mediterranean quinoa salad

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