Citrus Shrimp Salad Jar
Citrus Shrimp Salad Jar
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1 orange, segmented
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 avocado, diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
For the Citrus Dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- 1
Season the peeled and deveined shrimp with salt and black pepper to taste. Ensure the shrimp are evenly coated.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until they turn pink and are fully cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
⏱️ 6 min
- 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh orange juice, fresh lime juice, honey, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is well combined and emulsified.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Pour the prepared citrus dressing into the bottom of a large, clean jar (approximately 1-quart capacity).
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Carefully layer the salad ingredients into the jar on top of the dressing in the following order: diced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, segmented orange, diced avocado, the cooked shrimp, and finally the mixed greens. This layering helps keep the greens fresh and prevents them from getting soggy.
⏱️ 7 min
- 6
Sprinkle the chopped fresh cilantro over the top layer of mixed greens.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Seal the jar tightly with a lid and refrigerate until you are ready to serve. This salad can be prepared a few hours in advance.
- 8
Before serving, shake the jar well to thoroughly distribute the dressing and mix all the ingredients. Pour the contents into a bowl and enjoy your refreshing Citrus Shrimp Salad Jar!
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Citrus Shrimp Salad Jar
For the Salad
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1 orange, segmented
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 avocado, diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
For the Citrus Dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- 1
Season the peeled and deveined shrimp with salt and black pepper to taste. Ensure the shrimp are evenly coated.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until they turn pink and are fully cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
⏱️ 6 min - 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh orange juice, fresh lime juice, honey, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is well combined and emulsified.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Pour the prepared citrus dressing into the bottom of a large, clean jar (approximately 1-quart capacity).
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Carefully layer the salad ingredients into the jar on top of the dressing in the following order: diced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, segmented orange, diced avocado, the cooked shrimp, and finally the mixed greens. This layering helps keep the greens fresh and prevents them from getting soggy.
⏱️ 7 min - 6
Sprinkle the chopped fresh cilantro over the top layer of mixed greens.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Seal the jar tightly with a lid and refrigerate until you are ready to serve. This salad can be prepared a few hours in advance.
- 8
Before serving, shake the jar well to thoroughly distribute the dressing and mix all the ingredients. Pour the contents into a bowl and enjoy your refreshing Citrus Shrimp Salad Jar!
⏱️ 2 min