Grilled Shrimp Greek Salad

Vegetarian
Health score
22%
Grilled Shrimp Greek Salad
45 min.
4
286kcal

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As a cooking enthusiast, I am always on the lookout for new and delicious recipes to try. That's why the Grilled Shrimp Greek Salad caught my attention. Not only is it packed with fresh and vibrant ingredients like cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and bell pepper, but it also features grilled shrimp, making it a perfect meal for any vegetarian out there.

Not only is this salad a great side dish, but it can also be served as an antipasti, starter, or even a snack. With its quick preparation time of just 45 minutes, it's the perfect choice for a busy weeknight dinner. And with a total of only 286 calories per serving, it's a guilt-free indulgence that won't leave you feeling heavy or bloated.

The best part about this recipe is that it's incredibly versatile. You can adjust the ingredients to your liking and even make it a complete meal by adding some grilled chicken or tofu. The tangy dressing of fresh lemon juice, olive oil, and oregano, paired with the creamy and salty feta, create a perfect balance of flavors that will leave your taste buds craving for more.

To make this recipe, all you need is a simple bowl, whisk, and grill. I recommend using skewers to cook the shrimp for an evenly grilled and juicy result. You can also add some extra flavor by brushing the pita bread and bell pepper with a touch of oil and seasoning them with salt and pepper before grilling.

So, for your next meal, impress your family and friends with this delicious Grilled Shrimp Greek Salad. It's a perfect option for anyone looking for a healthy, flavorful, and easy-to-make dish. Trust me; you won't be disappointed!

Ingredients

  • pint cherry tomatoes halved
  • 0.5  cucumber english cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • oz feta cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  •  garlic clove minced
  • tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • tablespoons olive oil plus additional for brushing
  • tablespoon oregano fresh finely chopped
  • 8-inch pita loaves () (preferably pocketless)
  • 0.5 small onion red thinly sliced
  •  bell pepper yellow

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk
  • grill
  • skewers

Directions

  1. Prepare grill for cooking.
  2. Whisk together 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 3 tablespoons oil, half of oregano, half of garlic, and salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl.
  3. Gently stir tomatoes, cucumber, and onion into dressing and let stand at room temperature while grilling.
  4. Whisk together remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice and remaining oregano and garlic in a large bowl. Stir in shrimp until well coated and marinate at room temperature 10 minutes.
  5. Lightly brush pitas and bell pepper on both sides with some oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill pitas on an oiled rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals until browned and slightly crisp, about 2 minutes on each side, then transfer to a rack to cool (pitas will continue to crisp as they cool).
  6. Grill bell pepper until just softened, about 1 1/2 minutes on each side.
  7. Add remaining tablespoon oil to shrimp and toss to coat. Thread 4 shrimp lengthwise, each facing in same direction (so shrimp will lay flat on grill), on each skewer without crowding. Season shrimp with salt and pepper.
  8. Grill shrimp until just cooked through, about 2 minutes on each side.
  9. Break pitas into bite-size pieces and coarsely chop bell pepper.
  10. Remove shrimp from skewers and gently stir into tomato mixture with pitas, bell pepper, feta, and salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts

Calories286kcal
Protein10.92%
Fat71.13%
Carbs17.95%

Properties

Glycemic Index
46.5
Glycemic Load
1.07
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
16.835652221804%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.73mg
Hesperetin
2.17mg
Naringenin
0.21mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.33mg
Isorhamnetin
0.69mg
Kaempferol
0.15mg
Myricetin
0.1mg
Quercetin
4.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:286kcal
14.3%
Fat:23.49g
36.14%
Saturated Fat:7.66g
47.88%
Carbohydrates:13.34g
4.45%
Net Carbohydrates:11.22g
4.08%
Sugar:4.59g
5.1%
Cholesterol:37.85mg
12.62%
Sodium:503.23mg
21.88%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:8.11g
16.23%
Vitamin C:89.7mg
108.72%
Calcium:257.88mg
25.79%
Vitamin K:26.49µg
25.23%
Vitamin B2:0.42mg
24.62%
Vitamin E:3.02mg
20.14%
Phosphorus:201.24mg
20.12%
Vitamin B6:0.38mg
19.23%
Vitamin A:879.29IU
17.59%
Manganese:0.3mg
14.87%
Potassium:457.46mg
13.07%
Folate:48.06µg
12.02%
Vitamin B12:0.72µg
11.98%
Iron:1.92mg
10.68%
Zinc:1.59mg
10.62%
Selenium:7.42µg
10.6%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.43%
Fiber:2.12g
8.48%
Copper:0.17mg
8.41%
Magnesium:33.14mg
8.28%
Vitamin B5:0.77mg
7.65%
Vitamin B3:1.46mg
7.28%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.13%
Source:Epicurious