This is probably the most refreshing and Healthy Shrimp Salad that I’ve ever had. Fresh fruit, warm shrimp, and feta cheese…what’s not to like?! Perfect for a summer lunch…
Healthy Shrimp Salad
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And the dressing gets even better. Orange juice, honey, and dijon mustard…oh my. This is a serious salad and healthy – to boot. One you must devour.
How long will cooked shrimp last in the fridge?
- Cooked shrimp stored in the fridge should last 3 days.
Are you ready to make this Shrimp Salad? Let’s make sure that you have everything you need:
Dressing
- 1/3 cup orange juice
- 3 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
- 1&1/2 tsp. honey
- 1 &1/2 tsp. of dijon mustard
Salad
- 4 tsp. olive oil, divided
- 1 cup of corn – fresh off of the cob or frozen
- 1 lb. of uncooked, peeled, and deveined shrimp
- 1/2 tsp. of mustard powder
- 1/2 tsp. of garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. of ground pepper
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 lemon
- 4 nectarines, sliced (If they are not in season, substitute a can of drained mandarin oranges)
- 1 cup of grape tomatoes, halved
- 8 cups of torn mixed greens
- 1 red onion sliced
- crumbled feta cheese
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Healthy Shrimp Salad Recipe
Refreshing, tangy, and delicious shrimp salad
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Dressing
- 1/3 cup orange juice
- 3 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
- 1&1/2 tsp. honey
- 1 &1/2 tsp. of dijon mustard
Salad
- 4 tsp. olive oil, divided
- 1 cup of corn – fresh off of the cob or frozen
- 1 lb. of uncooked, peeled, and deveined shrimp
- 1/2 tsp. of mustard powder
- 1/2 tsp. of garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. of ground pepper
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 lemon
- 4 nectarines, sliced (If they are not in season, substitute a can of drained mandarin oranges)
- 1 cup of grape tomatoes, halved
- 8 cups of torn mixed greens
- 1 red onion sliced
- crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the dressing ingredients, and whisk together
- In a large skillet over medium heat add 1 tsp. of the oil, and corn
- Cook until browned
- In a small bowl, mix the mustard powder, garlic powder, pepper, and salt
- Coat the shrimp with spices
- Add the rest of the oil to the skillet, and then add the shrimp
- Squeeze the lemon over the shrimp, cook for 1-2 minutes
- Add the tomato halves, and nectarine slices – continue to cook for a couple of minutes or until shrimp turns pink
- In a large bowl add the lettuce and sliced onion
- Add the cooked ingredients, and the salad dressing
- Toss to coat
- Sprinkle Feta Cheese on top, and serve
Notes
Cooked shrimp can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days