Fruit Spiked Shrimp Salad

Indulge in a burst of flavors with our Fruit Spiked Shrimp Salad! Succulent large shrimp, delicately seasoned and sautéed to perfection, mingle with crisp mixed greens, sweet honey crisp apples, and zesty red onions. Topped with vibrant pomegranate seeds, savory feta cheese, and crunchy wonton strips, each bite is a tantalizing symphony of textures and tastes. Drizzled with a tangy balsamic vinaigrette, this salad is a delightful balance of sweet and savory notes. Whether as a light lunch or a refreshing dinner, our Fruit Spiked Shrimp Salad promises a culinary adventure that will leave your taste buds singing with joy!

Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 5 min

Ingredients:

  • 1 ⅓ lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined 
  • 1 clamshell mixed salad greens
  • 2 honey crisp apples, cored and cut into wedges
  • ½ cup pomegranate seeds (or diced cranberries)
  • ½ small red onion, sliced thin
  • 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 cup crispy wonton strips
  • 1 bottle balsamic vinaigrette, enough to coat

Directions:

In a large saute pan over medium-high heat, pour in a little bit of olive oil and add in shrimp. Season with salt and pepper and any other of your favorite seasonings. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side or until shrimp is firm and opaque. Set aside.

In a large bowl, toss together the mixed greens, apples, red onion and some of the pomegranate seeds with the balsamic vinaigrette. Divide among salad plates and top with more pomegranate seeds, wonton strips, feta cheese and shrimp.

Other Ways To Prepare This Meal:

Plant-based: Use chickpeas instead of shrimp and nutritional yeast instead of feta.

Kid-friendly: Pull out the ingredients they love and add into a pita or tortilla. 

Gluten-free: Use gluten-free tortilla chips instead of wonton strips

Quick-prep: Buy shrimp already peeled and deveined