Description
Shrimp salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that combines succulent shrimp with crisp vegetables and a zesty dressing. This easy-to-prepare salad is perfect for summer gatherings or as a light meal any day. Each bite offers a delightful crunch paired with the fresh flavors of the sea, making it a crowd-pleaser that’s both healthy and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, romaine)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté shrimp seasoned with salt and pepper until pink and opaque (about 3 minutes per side).
- While shrimp cooks, dice cucumber, halve cherry tomatoes, and slice red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens with chopped veggies and add cooked shrimp on top.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize by adding avocado for creaminess or mango for sweetness. For extra crunch, sprinkle in some nuts or seeds.