Fresh Mediterranean bowl with grilled shrimp, feta, vegetables, and lemon dressing
# Ingredient list:
→ Shrimp Marinade
01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 garlic clove, minced
04 - 1 tsp dried oregano
05 - ½ tsp salt
06 - ¼ tsp 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 crumbled feta cheese
13 - 2 cups mixed greens
→ Lemon Olive Oil Dressing
14 - 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
15 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
16 - 1 tsp dried oregano
17 - ½ tsp honey
18 - Salt and pepper to taste
# How to Make It:
01 - Combine shrimp, olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, pepper, and lemon juice in a bowl. Let marinate for 10 to 15 minutes.
02 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill shrimp 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, Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, and mixed greens.
04 - Whisk together extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, dried oregano, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
05 - Drizzle half of the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
06 - Divide dressed salad among four bowls. Top each portion with grilled shrimp and drizzle with remaining dressing.
07 - Serve immediately, garnishing with additional feta cheese or fresh herbs if desired.
