Name: Mediterranean Salad with Grilled Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/3 cup honey; 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon garlic; 1 teaspoon Mediterranean herb blend (can substitute with basil); 2 pinches Himalayan pink salt; 1 large cucumber , cleaned and quartered (about 1 cup); 1 pint cherry tomatoes , cleaned and halved; 1/3 cup chopped onion; 1 pound shrimp; leafy greens; 1/2 cup feta or mozzarella cheese; 1 tablespoon basil , chopped; 1 whole avocado , diced (optional); 2 tablespoons Kalamata olives, sliced (optional)

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If you like shrimp and salads, you’ll LOVE this Mediterranean Salad with Grilled Shrimp.

This quick and easy recipe complements the natural sweetness of grilled shrimp without overwhelming it. It uses a homemade marinade for the shrimp, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes and onions that doubles as the perfect dressing for this delicious meal.

Planning to invite guests over soon?

Serve this salad as your main dish and pair it with one (or more) of our delicious appetizers and a healthy dessert.

Top tips for prepping ahead (on your food prep day or the night before)

So you can toss your salad together quickly, chop your veggies on your meal prep day or the day before. Pre-chopping, cutting or cooking ingredients really helps to reduce stress and simplify dinner on busy weeknights.

How to “reinvent” your leftover Mediterranean Salad with Grilled Shrimp:

In a quick and easy wrap: Grill on both sides or heat in the toaster oven and serve.

Mediterranean Salad with Grilled Shrimp

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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 4 1x

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If you like shrimp and salads, you’ll LOVE this Mediterranean Salad with Grilled Shrimp. This quick and easy recipe complements the natural sweetness of grilled shrimp without overwhelming it. It uses a homemade marinade for the shrimp, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes and onions that doubles as the perfect dressing for this delicious meal. Serve this salad as your main dish and pair it with one (or more) of our delicious appetizers and a healthy dessert.

Ingredients

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Marinade:

1/3 cup honey
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon garlic
1 teaspoon Mediterranean herb blend (can substitute with basil)
2 pinches Himalayan pink salt

Main Ingredients:

1 large cucumber , cleaned and quartered (about 1 cup)
1 pint cherry tomatoes , cleaned and halved
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 pound shrimp
leafy greens

Garnish:

1/2 cup feta or mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon basil , chopped
1 whole avocado , diced (optional)
2 tablespoons Kalamata olives, sliced (optional)

Instructions

Place chopped cucumbers, tomatoes and onions in a Tupperware container.
In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, apple cider vinegar, EVOO, Mediterranean herb blend (or basil) and salt. Pour 1/2 cup of the honey mixture over the chopped vegetables. Toss and coat evenly. Allow chopped vegetables to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
Place thawed shrimp in a zip lock baggie. Pour remaining honey mixture over shrimp and allow shrimp to marinate for 30 minutes to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
Drain shrimp and pan sear or grill until thoroughly cooked.
Plate greens. Top greens with cucumber mixture and grilled shrimp. Garnish with crumbled feta or freshly grated mozzarella cheese, chopped basil leaves, avocado and olives. Enjoy!

Notes

We recommend wild-caught shrimp and organic ingredients when feasible.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4

Keywords: Mediterranean Salad with Grilled Shrimp, Grilled Shrimp

Category :Recipes

Method :30 Minute Meals