French Shrimp Salad
Experience the elegance of French cuisine with this vibrant French Shrimp Salad, a perfect blend of fresh, wholesome ingredients and bold, tangy flavors. Juicy, tender shrimp are lightly boiled and chilled, then paired with a colorful medley of crisp salad greens, cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and peppery radishes. Tossed in a zesty Dijon vinaigrette infused with red wine vinegar, honey, and fresh garlic, this refreshing seafood salad is elevated with the fragrant addition of chopped dill and parsley. Quick and easy to prepare in just 25 minutes, this light yet satisfying dish is ideal for a healthy lunch or a chic dinner starter. Serve with lemon wedges for a burst of brightness that completes this classic French-inspired recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, frisée, etc.)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 English cucumber (thinly sliced)
- 4 Radishes (thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 4 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
- 1 Lemon (cut into wedges, for serving)
Instructions
Bring a medium pot of salted water to a gentle boil and add the shrimp. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and are fully cooked through. Immediately transfer them to an ice-water bath to cool. Drain and pat dry.
In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, olive oil, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the salad greens, cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, radishes, chopped dill, and parsley.
Add the cooked shrimp to the salad mixture.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Divide the salad among serving plates and garnish with lemon wedges.
Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh and vibrant French Shrimp Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1118 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.0 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.0 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 886 mg | 295% | |
| Sodium | 2398 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.1 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.1 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.3 g | ||
| Protein | 118.2 g | 236% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 506 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 3335 mg | 71% | |
*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.
