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Shrimp Salad

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

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 4 cups mixed greens
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 avocado sliced
Dressing
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

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 mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
Assemble the Salad
  1. In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and avocado. Add the cooled shrimp.
  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: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For added flavor, consider adding herbs like cilantro or parsley.

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