Best Shrimp Spinach Salad With Vinaigrette Recipes

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SHRIMP AND SPINACH SALAD WITH HOT BACON DRESSING



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When I meet former co-workers for lunch at our favorite restaurant, we always order this salad. I wanted to share it with my husband, so I made it my mission to re-create it. Mission accomplished! -Lisa Bynum, Brandon, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/2 pounds uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
1 teaspoon Montreal steak seasoning
4 bacon strips, chopped
1 shallot, finely chopped
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (10 ounces) fresh spinach
3/4 cup julienned roasted sweet red peppers
1/4 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Sprinkle shrimp with steak seasoning. On 4 metal or soaked wooden skewers, thread shrimp. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until shrimp turn pink, 2-3 minutes on each side., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard all but 1 tablespoon drippings. Add shallot; cook and stir over medium heat until tender, 1-2 minutes. Stir in next 6 ingredients; bring to a boil. Remove from heat., In a large serving bowl, combine spinach and dressing; toss to coat. Layer with shrimp and pepper slices; top with cooked bacon and almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 145mg cholesterol, Sodium 739mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic exchanges

SPINACH SALAD WITH SHRIMP



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It's effortless to eat healthy when you have a mouthwatering salad like this. You won't need anything else for a balanced meal.-Jacqueline Wilson, Portland, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

10 cups torn fresh spinach
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup chopped cooked shrimp
1/4 cup sunflower kernels
1 bottle (8 ounces) poppy seed salad dressing or salad dressing of your choice

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, mushrooms, avocado, oranges, shrimp and sunflower kernels. Drizzle with dressing; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 159mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

SPINACH SALAD WITH SHRIMP, FENNEL AND BACON-BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE



Spinach Salad with Shrimp, Fennel and Bacon-Balsamic Vinaigrette image

Categories     Salad     Shellfish     Tomato     Fourth of July     Father's Day     Backyard BBQ     Dinner     Lunch     Shrimp     Fennel     Spinach     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fennel seeds, crushed
1 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1 3/4 pounds uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined
12 bamboo skewers, soaked 30 minutes in water
2 fennel bulbs (about 12 ounces total), fronds chopped, bulbs cut into 1/3-inch-thick wedges
2 6-ounce packages baby spinach leaves
2 cups chopped seeded peeled tomatoes
Bacon-Balsamic Vinaigrette

Steps:

  • Mix 6 tablespoons oil, fennel seeds and crushed red pepper in small bowl. Thread shrimp onto skewers. Place on rimmed baking sheet. Pour oil mixture over; turn to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.
  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Brush fennel wedges with 2 tablespoons oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill fennel until golden, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to large bowl. Grill shrimp until opaque in center, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer shrimp to plate; tent with foil.
  • Add spinach and tomatoes to fennel. Toss with enough vinaigrette to coat. Divide salad among plates. Sprinkle with bacon reserved from vinaigrette. Remove shrimp from skewers and arrange around salad. Garnish with chopped fennel fronds.

SHRIMP AND GRAPEFRUIT SPINACH SALAD



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Orange slices are a common addition to spinach salad, but grapefruit is also delicious.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 pink grapefruit
3 tablespoons wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 1/2 pounds spinach, stems trimmed and leaves washed well (about 3 1/2 quarts)
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • With a sharp knife, peel the grapefruit, removing all the bitter white pith. Slice about 3/8 inch thick.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mustard, and 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Drizzle in 1/2 cup of the oil, whisking to combine.
  • Season the shrimp with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add the shrimp, and cook, turning once, until pink, about 3 minutes per side.
  • Add the grapefruit, cooked shrimp, spinach, and onion to the vinaigrette in the large bowl. Toss well. Serve at once.

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