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Shrimp Salad

A refreshing and light shrimp salad perfect for warm weather, combining succulent shrimp with crisp vegetables and a tangy dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Shrimp and Vegetables
  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 cups mixed greens such as arugula and spinach
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber cucumber diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
Dressing
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • salt salt to taste
  • pepper black pepper to taste

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, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Assemble the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and feta cheese.
  2. Add the cooled shrimp and drizzle with the dressing. Toss gently to combine.
Serve
  1. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 22gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad can be customized with your favorite vegetables or herbs.

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