Easy Shrimp and Dijon Vinnaigrette Salad
Fresh, flavorful, and delightfully simple, this Easy Shrimp and Dijon Vinaigrette Salad is the perfect dish for a light yet satisfying meal. Juicy, pan-seared shrimp are paired with a vibrant mix of salad greens, crisp cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, and a touch of red onion for a medley of textures and flavors. The star of the recipe is the homemade Dijon vinaigrette—a zesty blend of olive oil, tangy lemon juice, honey, and mustard, balanced with a hint of garlic. With just 20 minutes from prep to plate, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or elegant entertaining. Serve it as a refreshing appetizer or a wholesome main course, and don’t forget the optional garnish of fresh parsley for a fragrant finishing touch! Perfect keywords: shrimp salad, Dijon vinaigrette, easy dinner recipe, healthy salad recipe, seafood salad.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 300 grams mixed salad greens
- 200 grams cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 medium cucumber (sliced)
- 0.5 medium red onion (thinly sliced)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking shrimp)
- 2 tablespoons parsley (chopped, optional)
Instructions
Rinse and pat dry the shrimp. Season them with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and fully cooked. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette. Adjust seasoning if needed.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and red onion.
Add the cooked shrimp on top of the salad greens.
Drizzle the Dijon vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
291 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.7 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.1 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 236 mg | 79% | |
| Sodium | 505 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.6 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.1 g | ||
| Protein | 32.2 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 144 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 769 mg | 16% | |
*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.
