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Shrimp Thai Inspired Salad

Shrimp Thai Inspired Salad: Fresh & Zesty for Clean Eating

The Shrimp Thai Inspired Salad is a refreshing blend of crispy veggies and tender shrimp, perfect for clean eating.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 6 tablespoons High Quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil or Sesame Seed Oil
  • 3 tablespoons White Wine Vinegar or Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice
  • 1 tablespoon Raw Honey or agave nectar for vegan option
  • 2 cloves Fresh Garlic minced
  • 1 pepper Serrano Pepper chopped
  • 1/4 cup Assorted Fresh Herbs like Mint, Basil, Cilantro, etc.
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
Salad
  • 1 pound Raw Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 4 cups Small Green Cabbage shredded
  • 2 cups Baby Spinach or Other Greens
  • 1 cup Grated Carrots
  • 1 cup Cooked Edamame
  • 1/2 cup Cashews roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds optional

Equipment

  • Blender
  • skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Dressing Preparation
  1. In a blender, combine high-quality extra virgin olive oil, white wine vinegar, fresh lime juice, raw honey, minced garlic, chopped serrano pepper, and fresh herbs. Blend until smooth (1-2 minutes). Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
Cooking Shrimp
  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add a splash of olive oil. Sauté minced garlic and remaining serrano pepper for 1 minute. Add raw shrimp and sprinkle with sea salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes until shrimp turn opaque. Chop into bite-sized pieces.
Salad Assembly
  1. In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage, baby spinach, grated carrots, and edamame. Toss to create a colorful base.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Fold chopped shrimp and cashews into the vegetable mixture. Drizzle chilled dressing over the salad and gently toss.
Final Chill
  1. Cover the bowl and let the salad chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
Serving
  1. Gently toss the salad before serving in bowls or on a platter. Garnish with sesame seeds if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For the best flavor, allow the salad to chill before serving. Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 days.

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