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Shrimp Salad

A refreshing and light shrimp salad, perfect for summer days or as a light meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 4 cups mixed greens such as arugula, spinach, and romaine
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 1/2 cup cucumber diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp honey

Method
 

Prepare the Shrimp
  1. In a pot of boiling salted water, cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque. Drain and cool.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
Assemble the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, avocado, cucumber, red onion, and feta cheese.
  2. Add the cooked shrimp and drizzle with the dressing. Toss gently to combine.
Serve
  1. Serve immediately, garnished with additional feta cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad can be served chilled or at room temperature. Feel free to add other vegetables or herbs as desired.

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