Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Shrimp

This is a variation of one of my favorites, cold whole grains, raw vegetables, feta, olives, and balsamic vinegar. This is a simple dish that is healthy and delicious!

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 134 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 lemon, juiced
• ¼ cup olive oil
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
• ½ green bell pepper, chopped
• ½ yellow bell pepper, chopped
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• 1 pint grape tomatoes
• ¼ red onion, chopped
• 1 cup cooked shrimp
• ¾ English cucumber, chopped
• ½ cup kalamata olives, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Toss shrimp with lemon juice, salt, and black pepper in a bowl; set aside to marinate, about 15 minutes.

Step 2

Mix tomatoes, quinoa, cucumber, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper, kalamata olives, red onion, and feta cheese together in a large bowl.

Step 3

Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, and oregano in a separate bowl; add to vegetable and quinoa mixture and toss well to combine.

Step 4

Top quinoa mixture with marinated shrimp to serve.