Description
Thai Shrimp Salad with Peanut Dressing is a refreshing and colorful dish that captures the essence of summer. Succulent shrimp are tossed in a creamy, zesty peanut dressing, complemented by crunchy mixed greens, vibrant vegetables, and fresh herbs. This salad is not only easy to prepare but also perfect for brunches, barbecues, or light dinners. Each bite delivers an explosion of flavors that will leave your guests raving and asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cups mixed greens (romaine and spinach)
- 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 cup bell pepper (red or yellow), diced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- ? cup cilantro, chopped
- ? cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry; season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat with a splash of oil; cook shrimp for about 3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Chop mixed greens, cucumber, bell pepper, carrots, and cilantro into bite-sized pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, and honey until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked shrimp with veggies; drizzle with dressing and toss well.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate components separately for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg