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This simple main dish salad includes all the signature ingredients of a traditional Greek salad – crisp romaine, cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives, and feta cheese. The shrimp are simply seasoned and quickly sautéed, then finished with a squeeze of lemon which complements a boldly-flavored Greek-style dressing.
Greek salad with shrimp is quick and easy to make, and comes together in under 30 minutes. Add a few slices of crusty bread on the side, and you’ve got a light, satisfying dinner that’s packed with Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
Here’s what you need to know about the key ingredients in this recipe. The complete list, including quantities, is in the printable recipe card below.
SHRIMP: We like using raw jumbo shrimp (16 to 20 per pound) so we can season and pan-sear them for best flavor. If you’re pressed for time you can substitute pre-cooked shrimp. Check the recipe notes for more info.
OREGANO: Dried oregano is an important flavor in Greek salad dressing, but it loses flavor after about six months in the pantry. If yours is old, you might want to pick up a fresh bottle.
LEMON JUICE: Lemon juice is another important flavor and we recommend fresh squeezed, but good-quality bottled lemon juice (we recommend Sicilia or Polenghi) works in a pinch.
RED ONION: Red onion is a traditional favorite in Greek salads, but it is strongly flavored. To mellow it, slice your onion, separate into rings and soak in ice water for about 15 minutes. You can also substitute sweet onions if you prefer.
FETA CHEESE: Skip the plastic containers of pre-crumbled feta and buy your cheese in a block. It’s very easy to crumble yourself, stays fresh longer, and has better flavor (less salty) and a creamier texture.
KALAMATA OLIVES: With their briny, nutty flavor, Kalamata olives are another classic ingredient that makes Greek salads unique. For convenience, buy them already pitted (we like Mezzetta brand).
More Fast and Easy Shrimp Recipes
We like to keep a bag of frozen shrimp on hand for easy dinners like this Greek salad. You can thaw them in about 10 minutes to make quick and easy dishes like these:
Shrimp Cocktail Salad – another hearty salad with shrimp, avocado, and a creamy twist on classic cocktail sauce for dressing.
Mediterranean Pasta Salad with Shrimp – a main dish pasta salad with olives, artichokes, and a lemony garlic dressing.
Naan Pizza with Prosciutto-Wrapped Shrimp – layers fresh basil and balsamic glaze over a ready-made crust for a fast but gourmet dinner.

Classic Greek Salad with Shrimp
Ingredients
- 1 pound jumbo shrimp (16 to 20 per pound), peeled and deveined (see notes)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1-1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 head romaine lettuce, washed and torn into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cucumber, peeled and sliced
- 4 thin slices red onion, separated into rings
- 4 ounces Feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 ripe tomatoes, cored and cut into wedges
- 12 pitted Kalamata olives, halved lengthwise
- 4 lemon wedges, for serving
For the dressing:
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1-1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- To prepare the dressing, whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, mustard, garlic and oregano together in a small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper and set aside.
- Lightly season the shrimp with salt, pepper, and oregano. Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat and add the shrimp in a single layer.
- Cook the shrimp until firm and opaque, 1-1/2 minutes per side. Remove from the heat, drizzle with lemon juice and set aside to cool.
Assemble the salad:
- Divide the lettuce between 4 dinner plates and top with equal portions of cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, tomatoes, and olives.
- Add a portion of shrimp to each plate, drizzle with dressing, garnish with lemon wedges, and serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Best dressing ever! The Dijon mustard gives the dressing a creamy texture and it clings to the salad and shrimp perfectly. Absolutely love this dressing.
Great recipe…simple, nutritious, perfect!
Hi Helen,
So glad you enjoyed the salad. Thanks for taking the time to let us know.
We liked much ……calorie count please
Hi Sally,
Glad you liked the salad. We added the nutrition label for you!