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Easy and flavorful Tomato And Shrimp Salad features a healthy dish with succulent shrimp, tomato, and cucumber in a sweet and tangy dressing. So delicious and refreshing.
Tomato And Shrimp Salad Recipe
Tomato and shrimp salad is a healthy and flavorful homemade salad recipe that is perfect for warm weather. Besides, it’s so easy to make and only calls for a few everyday ingredients.
This refreshing salad combines succulent shrimp, juicy tomatoes and crunchy cucumbers, which creates a satisfying texture in every bite. The dressing, made with ketchup, sugar, and olive oil, adds a sweet and tangy flavor that complements the ingredients perfectly.
Why This Recipe Works
The recipe is easy to follow and requires minimal cooking. It’s a quick and convenient meal option that can be prepared in 10 minutes, and it goes well with any main dish to complete the meal.
The salad is packed with healthy ingredients like shrimp, tomatoes, cucumbers, garlic, and scallions. These ingredients are rich in essential nutrients, antioxidants, and fiber, making the salad a nutritious and enjoyable meal.
The combination of succulent shrimp, juicy tomatoes, cucumbers, and herbs creates a refreshing and light salad. The tangy and sweet dressing adds a burst of flavor to the dish, making it a perfect option for a summer lunch or dinner that everyone loves.
Ingredients For This Recipe
- Shrimp
- Tomato
- Cucumber
- Scallion
The sweet and tangy homemade dressing calls for four ingredients only:
- Garlic
- Ketchup
- Sugar
- Olive Oil
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients.
How To Make Tomato And Shrimp Salad
When making the salad, it’s important not to overcook the shrimp. Cook them until they just turn pink and are cooked through.
Next, mix well ketchup, sugar, garlic, and olive oil for the dressing.
Finally, combine shrimp, tomato, and cucumber in a salad bowl, and toss well with the salad dressing we prepared earlier. Serve immediately with fresh scallion on top.
Cooking Tips
For the best result, please follow my tips below.
- To achieve a crispy and succulent texture, make sure not to overcook the shrimp. Cook them until they just turn pink and are cooked through.
- Use fresh juicy tomatoes and cucumbers. They will add a burst of flavor and color to the salad.
- To maintain a nice crunchy texture, toss the ingredients with the dressing just before serving. Avoid making the salad ahead of time, as it may become watery and soggy over time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you may boil the shrimp and keep them in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Toss the fresh tomato, cucumber, and shrimp in a bowl with the dressing just before serving for the best texture.
Yes, this recipe works for either fresh or frozen shrimp. To meet your taste, you may also use boiled crab meat as a protein substitute for this recipe.
This recipe only has 135 calories per serving.
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Tomato And Shrimp Salad
Ingredients
- 4 oz (125 grams) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 Tomatoes , cut into small pieces
- 1 cucumber, cut into small pieces
- 1 stall scallion, finely sliced
Salad Dressing
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tabelspoons ketchup
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
Instructions
- Fill a saucepan with water and bring it to a boil. Add the shrimp and cook for 1 minute, or until they turn pink and are cooked through. Drain the shrimp and set them aside.
- Next, prepare the dressing by combining minced garlic, ketchup, sugar, and olive oil in a small bowl. Whisk well until the sugar is completely dissolved, and set aside.
- In a salad bowl, combine the shrimp, tomato, cucumber, and dressing. Toss to mix well. Transfer the salad to a plate and serve immediately, garnished with scallions on top.
Notes
- To achieve a crispy and succulent texture, make sure not to overcook the shrimp. Cook them until they just turn pink and are cooked through.
- Use fresh juicy tomatoes and cucumbers. They will add a burst of flavor and color to the salad.
- To maintain a nice crunchy texture, toss the ingredients with the dressing just before serving. Avoid making the salad ahead of time, as it may become watery and soggy over time.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Can you make the dressing without adding sugar?
Yes, you would just need to substitute for honey or agave, possibly a maple syrup. It helps balance the flavors.