Description
This Crunchy Shrimp Salad is a fresh and vibrant meal featuring juicy, perfectly seasoned shrimp sautéed to a tender finish, combined with crisp romaine, colorful shredded cabbage, carrots, cucumber slices, juicy cherry tomatoes, and zesty red onion. Tossed in a creamy, tangy Greek yogurt-based dressing with a hint of lime and honey, this salad balances protein, crunch, and refreshing flavors, making it an ideal healthy lunch or light dinner option.
Ingredients
Shrimp
- 1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Vegetables
- 3 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup sliced red onion
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
Dressing
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp honey
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Season the shrimp: In a bowl, toss the peeled and deveined shrimp with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Cook the shrimp: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and are cooked through, then remove from heat.
- Prepare the salad base: In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, shredded purple cabbage, shredded carrots, sliced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, and chopped cilantro. Toss gently to combine.
- Make the dressing: Whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, honey, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the salad: Add the cooked shrimp to the bowl with the salad vegetables. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Serve: Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor, or chill briefly before serving if preferred.
Notes
- For extra creaminess and healthy fats, add sliced avocado to the salad.
- Chilling the salad before serving enhances freshness and flavor melding.
- If meal prepping, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
