Greek Shrimp Salad with Feta and Rice

This Greek shrimp salad with feta and rice is so light and fresh but filling! It’s easy to make and is perfect for healthy meal prep or potlucks. Rice, shrimp, feta, kalamata olives, and veggies are tossed in a garlicky, lemony dressing.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• It is so quick, simple and easy to make.
• It keeps well, so it’s perfect for meal prep lunches throughout the week.
• It travels well, so it’s great to take on picnics or to potlucks.
• It’s a healthy, well balanced salad that is packed full of flavor.

What makes this salad Greek?

This salad is full of ingredients that you would find in a classic Greek salad recipe:

• cucumber
• olives
• feta
• tomatoes
• oregano
• lemon juice

I wanted to make it a hearty dish, so I replaced the usual lettuce with a rice base and the shrimp add texture and protein.

What is the salad dressing made of?

The dressing for this salad is simple but it really packs a flavor punch. Fresh lemon juice adds a freshness to the dish and garlic and oregano amp up the flavor. You can make a bigger batch of the dressing and keep in in an airtight container in the fridge for several days.

Is This Recipe Good for Meal-Prep?

This dish is more than a simple salad, it’s a great well balanced meal that is perfect for make ahead lunches. Store it covered in the fridge, or in meal prep boxes and it will be good for about 4 days. It’s a great healthy meal prep dish!

Chef’s Tips

• Use brown or whole grain instead of white, for additional fiber if you wish.
• The shrimp must be peeled, deveined and cooked.
• Use fresh lemon juice rather than bottled – it makes all the difference!

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