Summer Honey Mustard Shrimp Salad
Bursting with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients, this Summer Honey Mustard Shrimp Salad is the ultimate healthy meal for warm-weather days! Tender, pan-seared shrimp infused with a hint of garlic are paired with a medley of crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, creamy avocado, and tangy red onions. The salad is brought to life with a luscious homemade honey mustard dressing made from Dijon mustard, sweet honey, and apple cider vinegar for a perfect balance of sweetness and tang. Ready in just 25 minutes, this refreshing, protein-packed dish is ideal for lunch, dinner, or as the star of your next picnic spread. Savor the delicious combination of fresh textures and bold flavors—all in one bowl.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 150 grams mixed salad greens
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 medium cucumber (sliced into half-moons)
- 0.25 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 large avocado (diced)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a small bowl, prepare the honey mustard dressing by whisking together the honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil until smooth and well combined. Set aside.
Season the shrimp with salt, pepper, and half of the minced garlic.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side or until pink and fully cooked. Remove shrimp from heat and let cool slightly.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and avocado.
Add the cooked shrimp to the salad and gently toss to combine.
Drizzle the honey mustard dressing over the salad and toss again until everything is evenly coated.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Summer Honey Mustard Shrimp Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
820 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.8 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 850 mg | 284% | |
| Sodium | 1261 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.8 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.1 g | ||
| Protein | 111.5 g | 223% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 397 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1722 mg | 37% | |
*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.
