High Protein Shrimp and Rice Salad with Lemon-Herb Dressing
A light yet satisfying salad featuring succulent shrimp, fluffy rice, fresh spinach, and crisp bell peppers, all tossed in a bright and zesty lemon-herb dressing. Perfect for a refreshing high-protein lunch.
Ingredients
- Cooked white or brown rice200 g
- Fresh spinach100 g
- Red bell pepper100 g
- Garlic (minced)10 g
- Red bell pepper100 g
- Olive oil30 ml
- Fresh lemon juice30 ml
- Salt2 g
- Black pepper1 g
- Large shrimp (peeled, deveined)300 g
- Fresh parsley (chopped)15 g
Instructions
- 1Step 1
Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- 2Step 2
Heat 10ml of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- 3Step 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 20ml olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- 4Step 4
In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, fresh spinach, and chopped red bell pepper.
- 5Step 5
Add the cooked shrimp to the bowl with the rice and vegetables.
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