This easy summer shrimp and quinoa salad is the best recipe for when you want to whip up something simple yet still bright and tasty! A light and refreshing summer salad that is also gluten-free.
Summer is here, and while beach days and sunbathing are great, we all know the best thing about summer is actually digging into a big ole’ BBQ with your friends and family. This summer quinoa salad featuring juicy shrimp and bright vegetables is easy to make and take with you to all those gatherings. Who said veggies can’t have a place at a BBQ?
This quinoa salad will have even the most resistant veggie eaters coming back for seconds. For instance, feta adds a note of saltiness, bringing added flavor to the quinoa mix. In addition, the protein-packed shrimp assures you’ll feel satisfied. Another great thing about this quinoa salad? It’s completely customizable! I’ve outlined ingredients that taste great together, but if you want to sub cheese, go for it! Moreover, if you aren’t a seafood lover, feel free to substitute it for your protein of choice. Check out the full recipe below!
No one wants to spend hours cooking in the kitchen when the sun is waiting for you outside. Therefore, this recipe only asks you to cook one item: the shrimp. You never even have to turn your oven on! While the shrimp sizzles on the stovetop, you can slice up the veggies. Feel free to use precooked quinoa to make this quinoa salad recipe even simpler!
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This easy summer shrimp and quinoa salad is the best recipe for when you want to whip up something simple yet still bright and tasty! A light and refreshing summer salad that is also gluten-free.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked quinoa
- 3/4 lb cleaned & de-tailed shrimp
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 2/3 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/3 cup feta cheese crumbles
- 2 cups arugula
- 1 ripe avocado, cubed
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- salt & pepper
Instructions
- Cook shrimp stovetop in oil until pink on both sides. Then set it aside to cool
- In a large bowl combine all of the ingredients, tossing in the shrimp and avocado last
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Then you can serve this dish room temperature or chilled
Summer Shrimp & Quinoa Salad
Ingredients:
- 3 cups cooked quinoa
- 3/4 lb cleaned & de-tailed shrimp
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 2/3 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/3 cup feta cheese crumbles
- 2 cups arugula
- 1 ripe avocado, cubed
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- salt & pepper
Directions:
- Cook shrimp stovetop in oil until pink on both sides. Then set it aside to cool.
- In a large bowl combine all of the ingredients, tossing in the shrimp and avocado last.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Then you can serve this dish room temperature or chilled.
In conclusion, if you make this Easy Summer Shrimp and Quinoa Salad or any of my other recipes I would love to know how it turned out for you! Please leave a review, and be sure to tag me on Instagram @Hungry.Blonde. xoxo GG
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Great recipe and so easy to make. Cooked the shrimp in a little garlic butter and added a cucumber just for more veggies. I think just the olive oil dressing would taste great but I added an easy lemony garlic vinaigrette. Leftovers today and I’m going to throw in some artichoke hearts. Again, thanks for a great and versatile recipe that we will make often!