Healthy Recipe: Greek salad with grilled shrimp and quinoa

Ingredients:

For the salad:

• 1 pound (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups water
• 1 English cucumber, diced
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
• 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the dressing:

• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the quinoa is cooked and the water is absorbed. Fluff the quinoa with a fork and set aside to cool.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the dressing - olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
4. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper. Grill the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side or until they turn pink and opaque. Remove from the grill and set aside.
5. In a large salad bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, and fresh parsley.
6. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat all the ingredients.
7. Divide the salad onto plates and top each serving with the grilled shrimp.
8. Serve the Greek salad with grilled shrimp and quinoa immediately and enjoy!

This recipe yields approximately 4 servings. Feel free to adjust the quantities based on your preferences. Enjoy your delicious Greek salad!

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