Quick Balsamic Shrimp Salad
A fresh and vibrant salad featuring tender shrimp, crunchy veggies, and a tangy balsamic vinaigrette, perfect for quick meals and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cups mixed greens (baby spinach, arugula, or whichever is available)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Heat the skillet over medium heat and add a splash of olive oil.
- Sauté the shrimp. Season them with salt and pepper. Cook until they turn pink, about 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Combine your veggies in the large bowl: mixed greens, halved cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- Add the cooked shrimp to the salad.
- Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette and toss gently.
- Serve immediately. Enjoy fresh!
Notes
Marinate the shrimp in the balsamic vinaigrette for extra flavor. This salad is best served immediately as the greens can wilt if left too long.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
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