Legume Free Mediterranean Shrimp Salad
Bright, briny, and loaded with fresh vegetables, this Mediterranean shrimp salad is the kind of meal that feels like a restaurant dish but comes together entirely in your own kitchen. Crisp romaine, cool cucumber, Kalamata olives, and tender artichoke hearts form a hearty base that holds up beautifully under warm, garlicky pan-seared shrimp. The dressing is a punchy blend of extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, oregano, turmeric, and ginger — it's vibrant and a little unexpected, with just enough warmth to make every bite interesting. For anyone avoiding legumes, this one is genuinely effortless to navigate since every ingredient here is naturally free of beans, lentils, peas, or soy without any substitutions required. Searing the shrimp in a hot skillet with garlic takes only a few minutes, and layering them over the dressed salad right before serving keeps the textures exactly where you want them. It's a complete, satisfying meal that works just as well for a weeknight dinner as it does for entertaining.
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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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