Chandras Easy Shrimp Salad
Looking for a fresh, zesty, and protein-packed dish that comes together in minutes? Chandra's Easy Shrimp Salad is a vibrant medley of tender shrimp, crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber, and creamy avocado—all tied together with a tangy homemade dressing featuring olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a hint of honey. This no-cook recipe is ready in just 15 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or as a light and satisfying lunch. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for garnish, this shrimp salad is as beautiful as it is delicious. Serve it solo or pair it with a slice of crusty bread for a complete meal. Healthy, flavorful, and effortlessly elegant—it's a salad you'll crave again and again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Shrimp (cooked, peeled, and deveined)
- 4 cups Romaine lettuce (chopped)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 medium Cucumber (sliced)
- 0.25 cup Red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 medium Avocado (diced)
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
In a large salad bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and avocado.
Add the cooked shrimp to the salad bowl, ensuring it is evenly distributed.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the salad for garnish.
Serve immediately as a standalone dish or as a side with crusty bread. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1272 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 71.5 g | 92% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.4 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 976 mg | 326% | |
| Sodium | 2643 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.1 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.4 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.1 g | ||
| Protein | 129.1 g | 258% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 320 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 3048 mg | 65% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
