Shrimp Salad with Yogurt Sauce
- Gluten Free
- Energy Kcal 331
- Carbohydrates g 11.4
- of which sugars g 10.9
- Protein g 18.8
- Fats g 23.3
- of which saturated fat g 2.87
- Fiber g 4
- Cholesterol mg 151
- Sodium mg 460
- Difficulty: Easy
- Prep time: 20 min
- Cook time: 2 min
- Serving: 4
- Cost: Low
- Note plus 30 minutes for marinating the shrimp
PRESENTATION
Give your shrimp salad a fresh twist with this bright version that’s all about fresh flavors and exciting textures. Instead of the usual leafy greens, mix together crispy cabbage, baby spinach, sweet orange segments, and crunchy walnut halves. Really good stuff. Every bite feels different and way more fun! The tender shrimp bring that classic seafood vibe, but it’s the yogurt dressing that really changes things up—imagine Greek yogurt blended with lime juice for a light, zippy kick.
This dish isn’t tied to any Italian region but fits perfectly with the modern trend for a healthy shrimp salad that’s neither boring nor heavy. The citrus and nuts add a juicy brightness and extra crunch, making this salad perfect for a weeknight dinner or a dinner party starter.
Enjoy a shrimp salad that’s filling yet feels fancy, and is actually super simple to whip up. The Greek yogurt in the yogurt dressing skips the heaviness of mayo. For real. Resulting in a low-calorie shrimp salad packed with flavor. The moist shrimp pair beautifully with the tangy dressing, and the walnuts add a satisfying crunch you don’t always get in seafood salads.
If you enjoy variety in your food, you’ll love how this dish brings together so many flavors—sweet oranges, earthy greens, and the nutty, almost buttery taste of walnuts. Pretty much. It has a look that feels a bit restaurant-style, yet it’s just as easy to pack for lunch or serve at a picnic.
If you’re craving something quick that still feels special, this easy shrimp salad recipe is one of those healthy options that doesn’t make you feel like you’re missing out on taste or texture. Seriously good. It’s a great way to enjoy seafood without the fuss, and the protein-rich mix keeps you full for hours. And the sauce? Can't go wrong.
INGREDIENTS
- Cabbage 0.5 lb (200 g)
- Oranges 7.1 oz (200 g) - (peeled)
- Shrimps 12
- Walnut kernels 2.8 oz (80 g)
- Olive oil 1 tbsp (15 ml)
- Lemon peel ½
- Spinach to taste
- for the yogurt sauce
- Extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp (30 ml)
- Greek yogurt 2 tsp
- Lime juice 1
- Mint 2 leaves
- Thyme 1 sprig
- Fine salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
How to prepare Shrimp Salad with Yogurt Sauce
To prepare the shrimp salad with yogurt sauce, take the cabbage, remove the outer leaves 1, cut it in half, and trim the inner hard part of the stem 2. Slice it thinly with a mandoline to get julienne strips 3 and set aside.
Now peel the oranges: place them on a cutting board and with a knife, remove the top and bottom ends. Set the orange on the bottom end and with the knife, cut away both the peel and the bitter white part 4, then slice between each segment to separate them, thus obtaining slices without the white skin covering the segments 5. Now attend to the How to clean shrimp: remove the legs and shell 6, cut into the tail end, and finally cut along the back of the shrimp with a small knife and gently extract the intestine.
Place the cleaned shrimp in a bowl, add the olive oil 7, thyme leaves 8, salt, pepper, and flavor with lemon zest 9. Mix to season the shrimp, cover with plastic wrap, and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Heat a pan and add the shrimp along with the marinade 10, sear them for a couple of minutes over high heat 11, then transfer them to a cutting board, cut them in half 12, and set aside.
Finally, prepare the dressing sauce: squeeze the lime 13 and collect the juice in a small bowl, add the olive oil 14, mint leaves torn by hand 15,
incorporate the Greek yogurt 16 and mix to emulsify the sauce 17, salt, and pepper to taste. Everything is ready to assemble the salad. Arrange the washed and gently dried baby spinach leaves on a serving platter, place the julienned cabbage in the center 18,
arrange the peeled orange slices in a circle on the edge 19 and place a few walnut halves between the segments 20, distribute the shrimp over the salad, and finally, dress with the sauce 21, also to be served on the side. The shrimp salad with yogurt sauce is ready to be enjoyed!