Caribbean Shrimp Salad

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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This refreshing Caribbean Shrimp Salad is a perfect blend of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors. The dressing combines honey, cider vinegar, and a kick of Tabasco sauce to create a bright vinaigrette that coats the cooked shrimp beautifully. Mixed with crisp celery, diced red onion, and green bell peppers, the salad offers a delightful crunch and colorful appeal. It’s an ideal choice for light lunches, potlucks, or as a healthy side dish for summer gatherings. The flavors meld together nicely if chilled for a while, making it a great make-ahead option. Serve over crisp lettuce leaves for a satisfying, low-carb meal that feels both indulgent and fresh.

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Caribbean Shrimp Salad

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 3482.2

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This refreshing Caribbean Shrimp Salad is a perfect blend of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors. The dressing combines honey, cider vinegar, and a kick of Tabasco sauce to create a bright vinaigrette that coats the cooked shrimp beautifully. Mixed with crisp celery, diced red onion, and green bell peppers, the salad offers a delightful crunch and colorful appeal. It&# 226;€™s an ideal choice for light lunches, potlucks, or as a healthy side dish for summer gatherings. The flavors meld together nicely if chilled for a while, making it a great make-ahead option. Serve over crisp lettuce leaves for a satisfying, low-carb meal that feels both indulgent and fresh.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, cider vinegar, honey, Tabasco sauce, salt, and chopped cilantro until well combined.
  2. Add the cooked, shelled shrimp to the bowl and toss gently to coat evenly with the dressing.
  3. Stir in the drained black beans, diced green bell pepper, diced red onion, and sliced celery.
  4. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the dish to chill.
  5. To serve, arrange thin slices of lettuce on plates and spoon the shrimp salad over the top.
  6. Garnish with halved cherry tomatoes and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 3482.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 387.2g596%
Saturated Fat 28.1g141%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 4392.9mg184%
Total Carbohydrate 13.6g5%
Dietary Fiber 3.9g16%
Sugars 8.5g
Protein 2.7g6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: shrimp, salad, caribbean, spicy, honey, vinegar, tabasco, celery, onion, pepper, lettuce, fresh, healthy, light, summer, seafood, chilled, make-ahead, gluten-free, low-carb
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