Shrimp Starter Salad
Elevate your appetizer game with this vibrant Shrimp Starter Salad, a refreshing and wholesome dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Tender, garlicky shrimp are sautéed to perfection and paired with crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and creamy avocado for a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. A zesty citrus dressing, made with fresh lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard, ties it all together, delivering a tangy-sweet burst that enhances every bite. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy-to-make salad is ideal for light, elegant entertaining or as a healthy, flavorful start to any meal. Keywords: shrimp salad recipe, citrus dressing, starter salad, easy appetizer, healthy seafood recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 medium cucumber (sliced into thin rounds)
- 0.25 medium red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 medium avocado (diced)
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they turn pink and opaque. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
Prepare the citrus dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, red onion, and diced avocado.
Add the sautéed shrimp to the salad mixture.
Drizzle the citrus dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Divide the salad evenly among four plates and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
875 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.7 g | 68% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.8 g | 39% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 472 mg | 158% | |
| Sodium | 1660 mg | 72% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.8 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.2 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.3 g | ||
| Protein | 68.6 g | 137% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 305 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 2441 mg | 52% | |
*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.
