Lactose Free Mediterranean Shrimp Salad
This bright, herb-forward salad is everything you want in a warm-weather meal — crisp romaine, briny Kalamata olives, tender artichoke hearts, and juicy pan-seared shrimp all brought together by a zippy lemon-oregano vinaigrette. Every single component is naturally free of dairy, so there's no swapping, substituting, or second-guessing required. The dressing gets its depth from fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, apple cider vinegar, and a subtle warmth from turmeric and ginger — no cream, no cheese, nothing that could cause a problem. The shrimp are cooked quickly in olive oil with garlic and a touch of ginger, which means they stay tender and flavorful without needing any butter or dairy-based sauce to carry them. Tossing the salad in two-thirds of the dressing before plating and then finishing with the rest is a small move that makes a big difference — every bite is well-coated and nothing sits dry at the bottom of the bowl. It's the kind of dish that feels restaurant-worthy but comes together in one skillet and one mixing bowl, making it an easy weeknight win or an impressive dinner for guests.
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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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