Cranberry Pecan Shrimp Salad
Brighten up your mealtime with this irresistibly vibrant Cranberry Pecan Shrimp Salad, a perfect combination of sweet, savory, and nutty flavors. This refreshing dish features succulent, pan-seared shrimp tossed with a bed of crisp mixed greens, chewy dried cranberries, crunchy toasted pecans, and tangy crumbled feta, all complemented by a hint of sharpness from thinly sliced red onion. Finished with a homemade balsamic vinaigrette made with honey and Dijon mustard, this salad is a delightful balance of textures and tastes. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s ideal for a quick lunch or an elegant dinner. Packed with fresh ingredients and bold flavors, this shrimp salad recipe is sure to impress any seafood lover!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 6 cups mixed greens
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup pecans (toasted and roughly chopped)
- 0.5 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 0.25 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
Season the shrimp with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Place the shrimp in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side or until pink and opaque. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed greens, dried cranberries, toasted pecans, crumbled feta cheese, and thinly sliced red onion.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic to create the dressing.
Add the cooked shrimp to the salad and gently toss to combine.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss again to evenly coat. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Cranberry Pecan Shrimp Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2136 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 139.5 g | 179% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.1 g | 160% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 993 mg | 331% | |
| Sodium | 3633 mg | 158% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 90.0 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.6 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 65.1 g | ||
| Protein | 137.3 g | 275% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 932 mg | 72% | |
| Iron | 6.8 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 2267 mg | 48% | |
*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.
