Salade de Crevettes

Salade de Crevettes is a delightful French salad featuring succulent shrimp, crisp vegetables, and a zesty dressing. This high-protein dish is both refreshing and satisfying, perfect for a light lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

• Shrimp (peeled and deveined) - 200 grams
• Mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, and frisée) - 100 grams
• Cherry tomatoes (halved) - 100 grams
• Cucumber (sliced) - 100 grams
• Red onion (thinly sliced) - 30 grams
• Avocado (diced) - 1 medium
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Dijon mustard - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Fresh parsley (chopped) - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. In a skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sauté the shrimp for about 3-4 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
2. Season the shrimp with salt and black pepper during cooking, then remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
3. In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and avocado.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
5. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
6. Add the cooked shrimp to the salad and toss lightly to incorporate.
7. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 20 g
• Fiber: 7 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 150 mg
• Total Fat: 22 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which supports muscle growth and repair.
• Rich in healthy fats from avocado and olive oil, promoting heart health.

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