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Shrimp Salad

A refreshing and light shrimp salad, perfect for a summer meal or as an appetizer.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 250

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
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced

Method
 

Prepare the Shrimp
  1. In a pot of boiling salted water, cook the shrimp for about 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque. Drain and set aside to cool.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Assemble the Salad
  1. In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, avocado, cucumber, and red onion. Add the cooled shrimp on top.
  2. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Serve
  1. Transfer the salad to a serving platter and enjoy immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 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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