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Fresh shrimp sesame salad with a tangy ginger-soy dressing, served over crisp greens and topped with toasted sesame seeds. Perfect for a light, flavorful meal.

Shrimp Sesame Salad

320kcal
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Prep 15 minutes
Cook 5 minutes
Total 20 minutes
A refreshing and flavorful shrimp salad with a sesame dressing that's perfect for a light meal or appetizer.
Servings 4 servings
Course Salad
Cuisine Asian

Ingredients

Salad
  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 4 cups mixed greens
  • 1 cucumber sliced
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
Dressing
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp ginger minced
  • 1 clove garlic minced

Equipment

Method

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the sesame oil, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic to make the dressing. Set aside.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, cucumber, and avocado.
  4. Add the cooked shrimp to the salad and drizzle with the dressing. Toss gently to combine.
  5. Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

Calories320kcalCarbohydrates18gProtein25gFat18gSaturated Fat2.5gCholesterol180mgSodium600mgPotassium700mgFiber6gSugar8gVitamin A1200IUVitamin C30mgCalcium150mgIron3mg

Notes

For extra flavor, you can marinate the shrimp in half of the dressing for 10 minutes before cooking.

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