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Shrimp Salad Recipe With Lentils Avocados And Shallot Vinaigrette
There's always a room for a nice hearty salad in my heart, even on cold days, rainy days and grey days. This Shrimp Salad recipe is loaded with tender lentils, creamy avocados, greens, juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, sweet bell peppers and sweet pomegranate arils. A really simple shallot and white balsamic vinegar is all this warm plate needs :)
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 765 kcal
For the Lentils:
3
cups
of cooked Black Lentils
or your favorite type
1/2
teaspoon
of salt
1
tablespoon
of olive oil
For the Shrimp:
2
lbs
of deveined
shelled shrimp (any size, I used 16/20)
1/2
teaspoon
of salt
1/2
teaspoon
of black pepper
2
cloves
of minced garlic
Juice of half a lemon
1
teaspoon
of paprika
smoked, regular or hot
1
Tablespoon
of olive oil
Salad Ingredients:
3
cups
of mixed greens
2
cups
of mixed cherry tomatoes
sliced in half
1/2
a large cucumber
sliced
1
sweet bell pepper
sliced
3/4
cup
of pomegranate arils
2
avocados
peeled and sliced
Salad Dressing:
1/4
cup
of white balsamic vinegar
1
tablespoon
of finely diced shallots
1
tablespoon
of finely chopped herbs
mixture of parsley and oregano or your choice
pinch
of salt
1
teaspoon
of honey
1/3
cup
of olive oil
Preheat the oven to broil and set it on high.
Mix the shrimp with all the remaining ingredients and spread them in an even layer on a baking sheet.
Broil the shrimp for 3-5 minutes most until they’re opaque and tender.
In the meantime arrange the salad platter with the lentils and all salad ingredients.
Make the salad dressing by mixing all ingredients in a small jar or container with a lid. Shake the container well until the dressing is homogenous.
Arrange the broiled shrimp on the salad platter and drizzle the dressing over the salad. Mix lightly, serve and enjoy! :)
Nutrition Facts
Shrimp Salad Recipe With Lentils Avocados And Shallot Vinaigrette
Amount Per Serving
Calories 765
Calories from Fat 270
% Daily Value*
Fat 30g46%
Saturated Fat 4g 25%
Cholesterol 381mg127%
Sodium 1589mg69%
Potassium 732mg21%
Carbohydrates 68g23%
Fiber 26g 108%
Sugar 8g 9%
Protein 58g116%
Vitamin A 1389IU28%
Vitamin C 62mg75%
Calcium 306mg31%
Iron 12mg67%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.