Shrimp Spinach Salad with Vinaigrette
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and healthy Shrimp Spinach Salad with Vinaigrette! Packed with juicy, pan-seared shrimp, crisp baby spinach, sweet grape tomatoes, creamy avocado, and tangy red onion, this dish delivers a perfect balance of flavors and textures. The homemade vinaigrette, made with extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, and garlic, adds a zesty, slightly sweet touch that ties everything together beautifully. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for a light lunch, a refreshing dinner, or an impressive dish at your next gathering. Bursting with wholesome ingredients and vibrant colors, this shrimp salad is as nourishing as it is delicious. Serve it fresh and savor every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 150 grams Baby spinach
- 200 grams Grape tomatoes (halved)
- 1 piece Avocado (sliced)
- 0.5 piece Red onion (thinly sliced)
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil (for cooking shrimp)
Instructions
Rinse and pat dry the shrimp. Season lightly with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of honey, 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard, 1 minced garlic clove, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper to create the vinaigrette dressing.
In a large salad bowl, combine the baby spinach, halved grape tomatoes, sliced avocado, and thinly sliced red onion.
Add the cooked shrimp on top of the spinach mixture.
Drizzle the vinaigrette evenly over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy a healthy, flavorful Shrimp Spinach Salad with Vinaigrette!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1280 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 83.8 g | 107% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.2 g | 61% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 879 mg | 293% | |
| Sodium | 2286 mg | 99% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.4 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.3 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.8 g | ||
| Protein | 117.3 g | 235% | |
| Vitamin D | 20.1 mcg | 101% | |
| Calcium | 374 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 2472 mg | 53% | |
*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.
