Shrimp and Nectarine Salad (Printable)
Vibrant mix of succulent shrimp, juicy nectarines, crisp greens, and zesty citrus dressing.
# What You'll Need:
→ Seafood
01 - 14 oz large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
04 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ Fruit
05 - 3 ripe nectarines, pitted and sliced
→ Vegetables
06 - 4 cups mixed salad greens
07 - 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
08 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
09 - 1 avocado, sliced
→ Dressing
10 - 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
11 - 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
12 - 1 tbsp honey
13 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
14 - 1/2 tsp salt
15 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Garnish
16 - 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, torn
17 - 2 tbsp toasted sliced almonds (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Toss shrimp with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper in a medium bowl until evenly coated.
02 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned shrimp and cook for 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque throughout. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
03 - Whisk together extra virgin olive oil, lime juice, honey, Dijon mustard, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
04 - Combine salad greens, nectarines, cucumber, red onion, and avocado in a large salad bowl.
05 - Add cooked shrimp to the salad bowl. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
06 - Top with fresh mint leaves and toasted sliced almonds if desired. Serve immediately while shrimp are still slightly warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The honey lime dressing ties everything together like a secret handshake between sweet and savory
- It comes together in under half an hour but looks like something from a restaurant patio
02 -
- Serve immediately after tossing because the shrimp will continue to cook in the residual heat
- The dressing can be made up to two days ahead and kept in the refrigerator
03 -
- Buy the freshest shrimp you can find because they are the star of the show
- Toast the almonds while the skillet is still hot from cooking the shrimp