Healthy Recipes Healthy Seasonal Recipes Healthy Summer Recipes Healthy Summer Salad Recipes Summer Shrimp Salad 4.6 (11) 8 Reviews Use an array of colorful tomatoes to make this healthy shrimp salad pop. Cooking the shrimp with fresh herbs and garlic infuses them with flavor without coming off too strong for a light dinner salad that's perfect for summer entertaining. By Nina Compton Updated on October 2, 2024 Tested by Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters." tabindex="0" data-inline-tooltip="true"> EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. 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EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Prep Time: 25 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 8 cups Nutrition Profile: Low-Carb Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Dairy-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Low-Sodium High-Blood Pressure Soy-Free Heart-Healthy High-Protein Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe This Summer Shrimp Salad is brimming with color and freshness. Succulent shrimp is flavor-bombed with pungent garlic and woody thyme. Sweet, juicy heirloom tomatoes and mild, crisp English cucumber are complemented by herby, fresh basil to create a medley of garden-fresh flavors. Tangy lemon juice ties it all together. Keep reading for expert tips, including what other herbs would go well in this dish. Nutrition Notes While shrimp is high in cholesterol, it is unlikely to negatively affect the cholesterol levels in your body—it's the trans and saturated fats you want to watch out for. And shrimp has got you covered there since it contains no fat. Shrimp is also a great source of protein, vitamins and minerals. It even contains the antioxidant astaxanthin, which can help reduce inflammation. Heirloom tomatoes are tomatoes whose seeds have been passed down through generations. They haven't been genetically modified and some feel they taste better. As far as nutrition goes, all tomatoes are about the same. They're loaded with vitamins A and C, fiber and the antioxidant lycopene. Tomatoes are heart-healthy, great for your skin and hair and may help reduce your risk of cancer. Cucumbers, including English cucumbers, contain plant compounds that have been linked to reducing cancer and diabetes risk. The silica in cucumbers supports collagen production in the skin. It's important to note that cucumber skin contains a lot of these compounds, so eat the skin, too. If you're not digging that idea, English cucumber skin is thinner and milder than American cucumber, so eat up! Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1 ¼ pounds raw shrimp (21-25 count), peeled and deveined ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 10 sprigs fresh thyme 4 cloves garlic, crushed ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground pepper ¼ cup lemon juice 1 medium English cucumber, diced 3 large heirloom tomatoes, chopped ½ cup chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish Directions Preheat oven to 350°F. Toss shrimp with oil, thyme and garlic on a rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake until the shrimp are pink and firm, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer the shrimp to a large bowl (discard thyme and garlic). Add lemon juice and stir to coat. Gently stir in cucumber, tomatoes and basil. Arrange the shrimp and vegetables in a serving bowl. Serve drizzled with any dressing left in the bowl and garnish with more basil, if desired. Ali Redmond Tips Chef Nina Compton (Top Chef, Season 11 runner-up) used Louisiana wild Gulf shrimp in this recipe because of their sweet flavor. This recipe was influenced by her Caribbean culinary background and her use of Louisiana's native ingredients, which she uses at her restaurant, Compère Lapin, in New Orleans. She continually draws inspiration from her Caribbean roots to create unique and delicious dishes like this one. Additional reporting by Carrie Myers, M.S. Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, June 2019 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 290 Calories 15g Fat 10g Carbs 31g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size about 2 cups Calories 290 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 10g 4% Dietary Fiber 2g 7% Total Sugars 5g Protein 31g 61% Total Fat 15g 19% Saturated Fat 2g 11% Cholesterol 228mg 76% Vitamin A 1208IU 24% Vitamin C 25mg 28% Folate 29mcg 7% Sodium 322mg 14% Calcium 138mg 11% Iron 2mg 9% Magnesium 81mg 19% Potassium 810mg 17% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.