Alpha Gal Friendly Mediterranean Shrimp Salad
Bright, briny, and loaded with fresh vegetables, this Mediterranean shrimp salad is the kind of meal that feels like a treat without requiring much effort at all. For anyone managing alpha-gal syndrome, seafood like shrimp is a welcome protein, and this recipe leans into that fully — no mammalian meat, no dairy, and no hidden animal-derived ingredients to second-guess. The dressing is a punchy blend of extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, and warm spices like turmeric and ginger, which gives the whole bowl a brightness that store-bought dressings rarely match. Crisp romaine, cool cucumber, Kalamata olives, and tender artichoke hearts form the base, so every forkful has real texture and depth. The shrimp are pan-seared quickly with garlic and a touch of ginger until perfectly opaque, then arranged right over the dressed greens so the juices mingle into the salad. It comes together in one skillet and one big bowl, which means less cleanup and more time actually enjoying dinner. Serve it with a squeeze of fresh lemon and you have a complete, satisfying plate that checks every box.
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4 servings
For the dressing
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 large lemon)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
For the shrimp
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
For the salad
- 1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped (about 8 cups)
- 1 english cucumber, halved lengthwise and sliced
- ½ cup pitted kalamata olives, halved
- 1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, torn (optional)
For serving
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, whisk together the 1/4 cup olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, apple cider vinegar, dried oregano, turmeric, ginger, and salt until fully combined. Set aside.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the romaine, cucumber, olives, artichoke hearts, red onion, and parsley. Drizzle about two-thirds of the dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Divide among four plates or bowls.
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