Description
A refreshing and delicious shrimp salad that is perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the shrimp in salted water for 2-3 minutes until pink and cooked through.
- Drain and cool the shrimp under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- Add the cooled shrimp to the salad mixture.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like avocado or bell peppers.
- This salad can be served as a main dish or a side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling and Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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