Simple Shrimp Salad
Elevate your lunchtime routine with this vibrant and flavorful Simple Shrimp Salad—a quick and healthy recipe perfect for seafood lovers! Featuring juicy, perfectly sautéed shrimp seasoned with garlic and a hint of black pepper, this salad is tossed with crisp mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and red onion for a delightful medley of textures. Drizzled with a zesty homemade lemon-Dijon dressing sweetened with just a touch of honey, every bite bursts with freshness and balance. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy shrimp salad is a satisfying, light meal that’s ideal for busy weeknights or refreshing summer dining. Serve it as a standalone dish or pair it with crusty bread for a complete and wholesome meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 150 grams cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Heat a skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the shrimp to the skillet, sprinkle with salt and black pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and fully cooked. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and red onion.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, and 3 tablespoons of olive oil to make the dressing. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Top the salad with the cooked shrimp and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1084 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.4 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.2 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 850 mg | 284% | |
| Sodium | 1874 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.5 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.3 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.8 g | ||
| Protein | 113.3 g | 227% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 448 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 2231 mg | 47% | |
*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.
