Greek Salad with Shrimp

Gluten Free
Health score
19%
Greek Salad with Shrimp
25 min.
8
176kcal

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If you're looking for a refreshing and satisfying dish that will transport your taste buds straight to the Mediterranean, look no further than this delectable Greek Salad with Shrimp. This gluten-free delight is not only full of vibrant colors and textures but also packed with wholesome ingredients that are both nutritious and delicious. The crisp crunch of the English cucumber, combined with the juicy, ripe tomatoes, offers a delightful base, while the shelled and deveined cooked shrimp add a protein punch that makes this salad perfect for a light lunch or an impressive side dish for dinner.

What truly makes this salad sing is the dressing—an easy yet flavorful emulsion of olive oil and red wine vinegar, seasoned to perfection with salt and pepper. Topped off with crumbled feta or goat cheese and a generous sprinkling of fresh parsley, this dish is not only pleasing to the palate but also a feast for the eyes. Perfect for gatherings or a solo meal, this Greek Salad with Shrimp can be prepared in just 25 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or leisurely lunches alike.

Whether you're entertaining guests or simply indulging in a blissful solo dining experience, this salad promises to deliver layers of flavor and a healthy twist. Dive into the vibrant tastes of Greece with each hearty bite—you won't regret it!

Ingredients

  •  cucumber english chopped quartered
  • cups cups flat-leaf parsley leaves loosely packed ()
  • 0.5 cup goat cheese coarsely crumbled
  • 0.3 cup olive oil 
  • 0.3 cup rice wine vinegar 
  • servings salt and pepper 
  • pound shrimp shelled deveined cooked
  • 1.8 lb tomatoes chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk

Directions

  1. In a serving bowl, whisk together oil and vinegar until emulsified; season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Gently stir in tomatoes, shrimp and cucumber. (Salad can be made to this point and refrigerated, tightly covered, for up to 2 hours.)
  3. Sprinkle salad with parsley leaves and cheese and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories176kcal
Protein34.53%
Fat51.79%
Carbs13.68%

Properties

Glycemic Index
15
Glycemic Load
1.16
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
15.216087056243%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.67mg
Apigenin
32.33mg
Luteolin
0.17mg
Kaempferol
0.36mg
Myricetin
2.36mg
Quercetin
0.63mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:175.64kcal
8.78%
Fat:10.39g
15.98%
Saturated Fat:3.12g
19.49%
Carbohydrates:6.17g
2.06%
Net Carbohydrates:4.3g
1.56%
Sugar:3.49g
3.88%
Cholesterol:97.81mg
32.6%
Sodium:327.88mg
14.26%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:15.59g
31.17%
Vitamin K:264.31µg
251.72%
Vitamin A:2276.06IU
45.52%
Vitamin C:34.59mg
41.93%
Copper:0.42mg
21.12%
Phosphorus:199.49mg
19.95%
Potassium:527.03mg
15.06%
Magnesium:45.49mg
11.37%
Vitamin E:1.66mg
11.05%
Iron:1.91mg
10.61%
Folate:42.01µg
10.5%
Manganese:0.2mg
10.23%
Calcium:93.44mg
9.34%
Zinc:1.3mg
8.64%
Fiber:1.87g
7.49%
Vitamin B6:0.14mg
7.17%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.87%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.64%
Vitamin B3:0.88mg
4.42%
Vitamin B5:0.34mg
3.42%
Source:My Recipes