Green Salad with Shrimp and Feta

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Green Salad with Shrimp and Feta, a fresh and satisfying dish perfect for any meal. Juicy, paprika-marinated shrimp are pan-seared to perfection and paired with crisp mixed greens, sweet cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and tangy red onion. Creamy crumbled feta adds a delightful richness, while a zesty lemon Dijon dressing ties it all together. Ready in just 25 minutes, this healthy shrimp salad is both quick and delicious, making it an ideal option for light lunches, dinner salads, or elegant entertaining. Bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, this recipe is as nutritious as it is flavorful!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 450 grams Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 120 grams Mixed greens (such as arugula, spinach, and romaine)
• 100 grams Feta cheese (crumbled)
• 200 grams Cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 1 medium Cucumber (sliced)
• 0.5 medium Red onion (thinly sliced)
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 clove Garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1 tablespoon Cooking oil (for shrimp)

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, minced garlic, paprika, 0.5 teaspoon salt, and 0.25 teaspoon black pepper to create a marinade for the shrimp.

Step 2

Toss the shrimp in the marinade and let them rest for 10 minutes.

Step 3

Heat 1 tablespoon cooking oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 4

In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion.

Step 5

In a jar or small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, Dijon mustard, 0.5 teaspoon salt, and 0.25 teaspoon black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 6

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

Step 7

Top the salad with cooked shrimp, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped fresh parsley.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy your Green Salad with Shrimp and Feta!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1181.1 grams (1181.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1367

Total Fat 86.20g	111%
Saturated Fat 24.70g	123%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.00g
Cholesterol 968mg	323%
Sodium 4519mg	196%
Total Carbohydrate 33.40g	12%
Dietary Fiber 7.90g	28%
Total Sugars 13.40g
Protein 129.90g	260%

Vitamin D 805IU	4024%
Calcium 852mg	66%
Iron 7mg	38%
Potassium 2549mg	54%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.3%

Protein: 36.4%

Carbs: 9.3%