Greek Salad with Grilled Shrimp: A Refreshing Summer Delight

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Greek salad with grilled shrimp is a tasty and healthy meal you can make in under 30 minutes. This dish combines fresh veggies, tangy feta cheese, and juicy grilled shrimp for a perfect summer dinner. You’ll love the mix of crisp cucumbers, ripe tomatoes, and zesty red onions tossed in a lemony dressing.

To make this salad, you’ll start by grilling the shrimp. While they cook, chop up the veggies and mix the dressing. Toss everything together and enjoy your quick, refreshing meal. It’s great for hot days when you don’t want to spend much time in the kitchen.

Exact Ingredients (Plus Possible Substitutes)

For your Greek salad with grilled shrimp, you’ll need these key ingredients:

• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cucumber, sliced
• 1 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup kalamata olives
• 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste

Can’t find some items? Try these swaps:

• Use regular tomatoes instead of cherry
• Swap red onion for white or green onions
• Replace kalamata olives with black olives
• Substitute goat cheese for feta

For the dressing, mix:

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove garlic, minced

Want to make it vegetarian? Skip the shrimp and add chickpeas or grilled tofu cubes.

For extra crunch, toss in some chopped romaine lettuce or bell peppers.

Instructions

Start by making the dressing. Mix olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, mustard, garlic, and oregano in a bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Next, prep your salad ingredients. Chop cucumbers, tomatoes, bell peppers, and red onions. Crumble some feta cheese.

Season the shrimp with salt, pepper, and oregano. Heat a grill or pan over medium-high heat. Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink.

Arrange the chopped veggies on a plate or in a large bowl. Top with the grilled shrimp and crumbled feta.

Drizzle your homemade dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to combine all the flavors.

For extra crunch, you can add some toasted pita bread on the side. Enjoy your Greek salad with grilled shrimp!

Remember to keep your ingredients chilled until ready to use. This will help your salad stay fresh and crisp.

Tips, Tricks & Storing

Marinate your shrimp for extra flavor. Mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and oregano. Let the shrimp soak for 10-15 minutes before grilling.

Grill your shrimp on skewers for easy flipping. Soak wooden skewers in water first to prevent burning. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.

Chill your salad ingredients before mixing. This keeps everything crisp and refreshing. You can prep veggies ahead of time and store them separately in the fridge.

Make extra dressing and store it in a jar. It’ll keep in the fridge for up to 3 days. Shake well before using.

To store leftover salad, keep the dressing separate. Put the veggies and shrimp in an airtight container. They’ll stay fresh for 1-2 days in the fridge.

Try grilling other proteins like chicken or pork if you don’t have shrimp. They work great in this salad too!

For a make-ahead option, prep all ingredients separately. Store in the fridge and assemble just before serving. This keeps everything fresh and crisp.