Shrimp Salad with Strawberries
Experience a delightful medley of flavors with this Shrimp Salad with Strawberries, a vibrant and refreshing dish that brings together sweet, savory, and tangy elements in perfect harmony. Succulent, pan-seared shrimp, seasoned with just the right amount of salt and pepper, are paired with juicy, fresh strawberries, creamy crumbled feta, and crunchy toasted pecans atop a bed of crisp mixed greens. A light balsamic vinaigrette, enhanced with a touch of honey, Dijon mustard, and zesty lemon juice, ties all the flavors together. This quick and elegant salad is ready in just 20 minutes, making it the perfect choice for a light lunch, summer dinner, or crowd-pleasing appetizer. Bursting with color and nutrition, this dish is a feast for both the eyes and the palate.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 150 grams mixed salad greens
- 250 grams fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 100 grams feta cheese, crumbled
- 50 grams pecans, toasted
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Season the shrimp with 0.5 teaspoon of salt and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper, then cook them in the skillet for 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
While the shrimp cool, prepare the salad base by combining the mixed greens, sliced strawberries, feta cheese, and toasted pecans in a large bowl.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, remaining salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette.
Once the shrimp have cooled slightly, add them to the salad bowl.
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing Shrimp Salad with Strawberries!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
390 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.9 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.8 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 259 mg | 86% | |
| Sodium | 954 mg | 41% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.7 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.8 g | ||
| Protein | 35.8 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 250 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 617 mg | 13% | |
*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.
