Description
Elevate your salad game with this Crunchy and Creamy Shrimp Salad. Featuring succulent shrimp tossed with fresh mixed greens, crisp cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, and creamy avocado, all drizzled in a tangy Greek yogurt dressing. This vibrant dish is perfect for picnics or dinner parties, promising a delightful explosion of flavors and textures that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, romaine)
- 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, diced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the shrimp under cold water. In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil until shimmering. Sauté minced garlic for aroma before adding shrimp. Cook until pink and opaque (about 3-4 minutes).
- While the shrimp cooks, chop mixed greens into bite-sized pieces. Slice cucumbers thinly and halve cherry tomatoes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. Stir until smooth; season with salt and pepper.
- In a large serving bowl, combine cooked shrimp with veggies. Drizzle dressing over the top and toss gently to coat without bruising the greens.
- Serve immediately on plates or family-style in the bowl. Garnish with extra avocado slices or herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 160mg