Greek Shrimp Salad with Greek Vinaigrette
Our Greek Shrimp Salad with Greek Vinaigrette is a light & delicious salad that is full of Greek-inspired flavors & perfect for weeknight dinners!
Ingredients
Greek Vinaigrette:
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 2 ½ teaspoons dried oregano leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon coriander
- ½ cup avocado oil sub extra virgin olive oil
Shrimp Salads:
- 1 pound jumbo shrimp deveined & shell removed
- kosher salt and ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil sub ghee or avocado oil
- 1-2 cups romaine lettuce chopped
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
- 2-3 small English cucumbers quartered
- 1 orange bell pepper diced (sub sliced sweet mini peppers)
- ½ cup kalamata olives
- ¼ cup feta cheese crumbled (omit for Whole30, Paleo, DF)
- red onion sliced (as much or as little as you want)
Instructions
- Make Vinaigrette: In a small bowl, add ¼ cup red wine vinegar, 2 ½ teaspoons dried oregano leaves, 1 teaspoon dried marjoram, 1 teaspoon garlic, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon dijon mustard, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, and ⅛ teaspoon coriander. Mix to combine. Slowly whisk in ½ cup avocado oil and continue whisking until fully combined. Set aside.
- Cook Shrimp: Season 1 pound jumbo shrimp with kosher salt and ground black pepper. Bring a large cast iron skillet to a medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil to coat the bottom of the pan. Once hot, add the shrimp to cook 2-3 minutes per side or until meat is no longer translucent. Add additional oil or ghee, as needed, to keep pan from drying out. Set aside.
- Build Salads: Divide the chopped romaine, halved cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, bell pepper, ½ cup kalamata olives, ¼ cup feta cheese, and red onion slices between individual bowls. Add cooked shrimp on top.
- Dressing: Serve with your favorite greek vinaigrette!
Notes
- Whole30: just double check the ingredients of the olives and use a compliant salad dressing.
- Cooking Methods: we included instructions on how to pan fry shrimp, but you can also make the best smoked shrimp recipe or grilled shrimp skewers.
- Salad Dressing: highly recommend making our homemade Greek vinaigrette or buy our favorite store-bought version - Primal Kitchen's Greek Vinaigrette!
Nutrition
Calories: 457kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 24g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 151mg | Sodium: 1186mg | Potassium: 651mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2812IU | Vitamin C: 61mg | Calcium: 179mg | Iron: 2mg
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