Saturday Night Shrimp Salad
Turn your Saturday nights into a culinary celebration with this vibrant and fresh Saturday Night Shrimp Salad! Bursting with succulent garlic-sautéed shrimp, crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and tangy feta cheese, this salad is a true feast for the senses. A zesty homemade lemon-Dijon dressing ties it all together, balancing the flavors beautifully while highlighting the freshness of each ingredient. Finished with a sprinkle of fragrant dill, this 25-minute recipe is perfect for a quick yet impressive dinner. Whether you're entertaining guests or enjoying a cozy evening at home, this shrimp salad is a healthy, satisfying meal that's as easy to make as it is delicious. Keywords: shrimp salad, garlic shrimp, lemon dressing, avocado salad, quick dinner recipe, healthy salad.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 5 cups Mixed greens
- 1 Cucumber (sliced)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 0.25 cup Red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 Avocado (diced)
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese (crumbled)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill (chopped)
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and minced garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until they turn pink and opaque. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, cucumber slices, cherry tomato halves, red onion slices, avocado, and feta cheese.
Add the cooked shrimp on top of the salad mixture.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
Garnish with fresh dill and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
314 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.8 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 238 mg | 79% | |
| Sodium | 722 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.0 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.2 g | ||
| Protein | 32.1 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.3 mcg | 26% | |
| Calcium | 176 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 755 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.
