Shrimp and Quinoa Salad

Toasted Bread with Oil and Balsamic Vinegar
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Ingredients

  • ½ (4.9-oz) pkg rosemary-and-olive oil quinoa (or use regular quinoa)
  • ½ lb peeled and deveined, large raw shrimp
  • ⅛ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ Tbsp butter
  • ½ Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp sliced almonds
  • 1 cup refrigerated citrus segments in extra-light syrup
  • 1½ Tbsp citrus juice (from citrus segments jar)
  • ½ (5-oz) pkg baby spinach

Instructions

  1. Cook quinoa according to package directions.
  2. Meanwhile, sprinkle shrimp with salt. Melt butter with oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and nuts; cook, stirring occasionally, 3 to 4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.
  3. Combine citrus segments, citrus juice, and quinoa in a bowl. Add spinach and shrimp mixture; toss.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 2 (1-inch-thick) slices whole wheat French bread
  • 1½ Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp balsamic vinegar

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Preheat broiler. Cut bread in half lengthwise; place on a baking sheet. Broil 2 to 3 minutes or until toasted.
  2. Combine oil and vinegar in a small bowl. Serve with bread for dipping.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 2 2
Calories
375
209
584
Fat (g) 11 11 22
Sat. Fat (g) 3 1 4
Protein (g) 22 4 26
Carb (g) 47 24 71
Fiber (g) 5 2 7
Sodium (mg) 551 181 732

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