Quinoa and Shrimp Mediterranean Salad

Name: Quinoa and Shrimp Mediterranean Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1/2 cup cooked quinoa; 150 g boiled or grilled shrimp; 1/2 cucumber (chopped); 1 tomato (chopped); 1/4 red onion (thinly sliced); A handful of arugula or fresh spinach; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp lemon juice; Salt; black pepper

A light, refreshing, and protein-rich seafood salad.

Total: 25 min
Servings: 2 servings
Difficulty: Easy
Calories · per serving: 310 kcal

Written by

Ecem Akkaba · Dietitian

Dietitian, graduate of İstanbul Medipol University. She develops the recipes and nutrition values on FitZen.

Updated: October 19, 2025

In short

Quinoa and Shrimp Mediterranean Salad contains 310 calories per serving: 24 g protein, 22 g carbohydrate and 12 g fat. It takes 25 minutes in total and makes 2 servings.

About this recipe

This Mediterranean salad combines quinoa and shrimp to deliver healthy fats, high protein, and fiber. Perfect for summer meals when you want something light yet nutritious.

Method

1
Cook quinoa and let it cool.
2
Boil or grill the shrimp.
3
Chop the vegetables and place in a bowl.
4
Add quinoa and shrimp.
5
Dress with olive oil, lemon, salt, and pepper.
6
Toss and serve.

Tips

Add avocado or feta cheese for extra flavor.

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