Easy Shrimp and Dijon Vinnaigrette Salad

Fresh, flavorful, and delightfully simple, this Easy Shrimp and Dijon Vinaigrette Salad is the perfect dish for a light yet satisfying meal. Juicy, pan-seared shrimp are paired with a vibrant mix of salad greens, crisp cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, and a touch of red onion for a medley of textures and flavors. The star of the recipe is the homemade Dijon vinaigrette—a zesty blend of olive oil, tangy lemon juice, honey, and mustard, balanced with a hint of garlic. With just 20 minutes from prep to plate, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or elegant entertaining. Serve it as a refreshing appetizer or a wholesome main course, and don’t forget the optional garnish of fresh parsley for a fragrant finishing touch! Perfect keywords: shrimp salad, Dijon vinaigrette, easy dinner recipe, healthy salad recipe, seafood salad.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 300 grams mixed salad greens
• 200 grams cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 1 medium cucumber (sliced)
• 0.5 medium red onion (thinly sliced)
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking shrimp)
• 2 tablespoons parsley (chopped, optional)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and pat dry the shrimp. Season them with a pinch of salt and black pepper.

Step 2

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and fully cooked. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette. Adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 4

In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and red onion.

Step 5

Add the cooked shrimp on top of the salad greens.

Step 6

Drizzle the Dijon vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.

Step 7

Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1329.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1174.7

Total Fat 61.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 945mg	0%
Sodium 2233.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 37.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.4g	0%
Total Sugars 19.4g
Protein 128.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 550.4mg	0%
Iron 6.3mg	0%
Potassium 3018.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.5%

Protein: 42.3%

Carbs: 12.2%