Shrimp Salad Recipe
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Shrimp
Dressing
Method
Prepare the Salad Base
- 1
Wash and Chop Vegetables
Rinse the mixed greens thoroughly under cold water and spin dry in a salad spinner. Halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber into thin rounds, and finely slice the red onion.
- 2
Combine the Salad Base
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and sliced red onion. Set aside.
Cook the Shrimp
- 3
Sauté Shrimp
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Mince the garlic and add it to the skillet. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- 4
Add Shrimp to Skillet
Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet. Season with salt and black pepper, then pour in the lemon juice. Cook for about 3-4 minutes or until the shrimp are pink and opaque, stirring occasionally.
- 5
Remove from Heat
Once cooked, remove the skillet from heat and let the shrimp cool slightly.
Make the Dressing
- 6
Combine Dressing Ingredients
In a small bowl or jar, combine 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
- 7
Whisk or Shake
Whisk together or shake the jar until the ingredients are well combined and emulsified.
Assemble the Salad
- 8
Combine Salad Ingredients
Add the cooked shrimp to the salad bowl with the mixed greens and vegetables.
- 9
Add Dressing
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
- 10