Shrimp and Mixed Green Dinner Salad
Elevate your weeknight meals with this vibrant Shrimp and Mixed Green Dinner Salad, a perfect balance of fresh, crisp vegetables and succulent shrimp. Packed with tender mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, creamy avocado, and tangy crumbled feta, this salad offers a delightful medley of textures and flavors. The shrimp, seasoned with smoky paprika and pan-seared to golden perfection, adds a satisfying protein boost. Tossed in a zesty homemade lemon-garlic vinaigrette with a hint of Dijon mustard and honey, this dish bursts with freshness and sophistication. Ready in just 20 minutes, this light yet filling salad is ideal for a healthy lunch or a quick dinner that doesn’t compromise on taste. Perfect for seafood lovers and salad enthusiasts alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 6 cups Mixed salad greens (spring mix, spinach, arugula, or your choice)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup Cucumber (sliced)
- 1 whole Avocado (sliced)
- 1/3 cup Feta cheese (crumbled)
- 4 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil (for cooking shrimp)
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together 4 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and ground black pepper to create the homemade vinaigrette. Set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the raw shrimp, sprinkle with paprika, and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the shrimp are pink and opaque. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and avocado slices.
Add the cooked shrimp and sprinkle the salad with crumbled feta cheese.
Drizzle the prepared vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh Shrimp and Mixed Green Dinner Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1690 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 113.5 g | 146% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.3 g | 132% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 928 mg | 310% | |
| Sodium | 2795 mg | 122% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.1 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.6 g | 63% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.1 g | ||
| Protein | 131.2 g | 262% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 917 mg | 71% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 3326 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.
