Grilled shrimp with feta, tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and lemon dressing in a fresh Mediterranean bowl.
# What you'll need:
→ Shrimp Marinade
01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 garlic clove, minced
04 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
05 - ½ teaspoon salt
06 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
07 - Juice of ½ lemon
→ Salad Components
08 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
09 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
10 - ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
11 - ⅓ cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
12 - ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
13 - 2 cups mixed greens, optional
→ Lemon Olive Oil Dressing
14 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
15 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
16 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
17 - ½ teaspoon honey
18 - Salt and pepper to taste
# Directions:
01 - In a bowl, combine shrimp, olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Allow to marinate for 10 to 15 minutes at room temperature.
02 - Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side until opaque and lightly charred. Transfer to a plate.
03 - In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta cheese, and mixed greens if using.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, dried oregano, honey, salt, and pepper until well blended.
05 - Drizzle half the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine thoroughly.
06 - Divide the salad among four serving bowls. Top each portion with grilled shrimp and drizzle with remaining dressing.
07 - Serve immediately, garnishing with additional crumbled feta or fresh herbs such as dill or parsley if desired.
