Shrimp and Nectarine Salad (Printable)
Fresh shrimp and sweet nectarines tossed with crisp greens, creamy avocado, and tangy 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 (arugula, baby spinach, frisée)
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 Steps:
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 nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque throughout. Remove from heat and 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 small bowl until emulsified.
04 - Combine salad greens, nectarines, cucumber, red onion, and avocado in large salad bowl.
05 - Add cooked shrimp to salad. Drizzle dressing evenly over top and toss gently to combine. Garnish with mint leaves and toasted almonds. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sweet nectarines create this incredible contrast against savory shrimp that makes every forkful exciting
- You can have it on the table in under 30 minutes but it tastes like something from a restaurant
02 -
- Dress this salad right before serving or the delicate greens will collapse under the weight of the dressing
- Peaches or mangoes work beautifully here when nectarines aren't in season
03 -
- Pat your shrimp completely dry before seasoning or they'll steam instead of getting that gorgeous sear
- Let the salad sit for two minutes after tossing so the flavors can mingle properly