Mediterranean Shrimp Salad is loaded with shrimp, olives, fresh veggies, and topped with feta cheese and lemony dressing!
Equipment
Skillet
Large Serving Bowl
Ingredients
1lbJumbo Shrimp, , peeled and deveined
1 tspGarlic Powder
1tspOnion Powder
1tspParsley
1/2tspOregano
Salt and Pepper , to taste
Mediterranean Salad
15.5ozGarbanzo Beans, (Chickpeas)
1/2Red Onion, (sliced thinly)
1English Cucumber, (sliced)
1cupMarinated Artichokes
3Radishes, (sliced)
1cupGreen Olives
1 cupBlack Olives
12ozRoasted Red Peppers, (jarred)
1Avocado, (sliced)
2cupsGrape Tomatoes
1cupFeta Cheese
1/3cupSun Dried Tomatoes, (drain oFF the oil)
Fresh Parsley, , For garnish
Olive Oil Lemon Dressing
1/3cupOlive Oil
1/4cupLemon Juice
3tbspsFresh Parsley
1tspFresh Oregano
2Garlic Cloves, (minced)
2tspDijon Mustard
3tbspsHoney
Instructions
Begin by preparing the shrimp. IF using frozen shrimp, be sure to thaw completely prior to cooking.
Add shrimp to a bowl and add seasonings. Toss together.
Drizzle olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook on each side For 3-4 minutes, until slightly curled and pink. Do not overcook! Remove From the pan and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine drained chickpeas, sliced red onions, cucumbers, marinated artichoke hearts, radishes, green olives, black olives, roasted red pepper, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and shrimp. Top with Feta, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh chopped parsley.
Make the lemony vinaigrette. Combine extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, fresh herbs, diced garlic, dijon mustard, honey, and salt and pepper to taste. Whisk together.
Drizzle vinaigrette on top and enjoy! Serve with crusty bread for light dinners or an incredible side dish!