Shrimp Quinoa Salad
Shrimp and Quinoa Bowl is a deliciously zesty dish packed with colorful vegetables and topped with feta cheese. It's also easy to customize with your favorite veggies and seasonings, so you can make it your own. Serve it with fresh, crusty bread or a side of roasted veggies like asparagus or broccoli.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
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Total Time25 minutes mins
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: quinoa salad, quinoa salad recipe, shrimp quinoa salad
Servings: 4 people
For the Quinoa Salad
- 2 cups raw shrimp no tail
- 1 cup dried quinoa rinsed
- ½ cup red onions chopped
- 1 cup red pepper chopped
- 1 cup cucumber chopped
- ½ cup olives any kind you prefer
- 1/3 cup feta cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and add rinsed quinoa. Cover the sauce pan with a lid and let it cook for 10-15 minutes. Remove from the heat, uncover, fluff with a fork, and set aside to cool for at least 5 minutes.
While the quinoa is cooking, grab a mason jar or small bowl. Pour the freshly squeezed lemon juice and olive oil. Add salt and pepper and whisk everything. Set aside.
Using paper towels, pat dry shrimp and add in a plate or bowl.Season with salt and black pepper. Stir well.
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook for about 1-2 minutes each side or until they are cooked through. Set aside.
In a large bowl, add cooked quinoa, red onions, red bell pepper, cucumber, cooked shrimp. Stir really well.
Pour the homemade vinaigrette dressing over the quinoa salad and stir to combine. Garnish with feta cheese, olives and parsley before serving.
For Meal-Prep/Storage
Place an even amount of quinoa salad and sautéed shrimp into 4glass containers. Cover with a lid, and place in the fridge for up 4 days. You can also store your salad in one, large container if desired.
Refrigerate: Store your leftover quinoa and shrimp in an airtight container in the refrigerator. This will keep it fresh for up to 3-4 days.
Serving: 1/4 | Calories: 276kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 5.3g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 658mg | Potassium: 270mg | Fiber: 3.1g | Sugar: 9.9g | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 8mg