Zesty Lemon Herb Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Grilled Shrimp Skewers

Zesty Lemon Herb Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Grilled Shrimp Skewers
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Ingredients

  • 200g shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup quinoa, cooked
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
  • 1/2 cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Steps

  1. In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, and mint to make the dressing.
  2. Season shrimp with salt and pepper, then thread onto skewers.
  3. Grill shrimp skewers until cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  4. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, cucumber, red onion, and the prepared dressing.
  5. Toss everything together until well combined.
  6. Serve the zesty lemon herb Mediterranean quinoa salad with the grilled shrimp skewers on top.
  7. Enjoy this refreshing and nutritious dish!