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Watermelon-Feta Salad (With Cajun Shrimp)
Perfectly balanced sweet and spicy notes make this Watermelon-Feta Salad (With Cajun Shrimp) the perfect high-protein lunch or summertime potluck dish.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 People
Calories: 354 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the vinaigrette:
- 6 tablespoons raspberries tightly packed
- 4 tablespoons high-quality balsamic vinegar
- 3 1/2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- salt to taste
For the shrimp:
- 12 ounces Shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning
For the salad:
- 12 cups spring mix tightly packed (about 2 bags)
- 4 cups baby spinach tightly packed (about 1 bag)
- salt to taste
- 4 cups watermelon cubed
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1 cup feta cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and rub the grates with some olive oil.
- While the grill heats, combine the raspberries, vinegar, water, honey and garlic in a small food processor (mine is 3 cups) and process until smooth.
- With the food processor running, stream in the olive oil until well mixed and the vinaigrette thickens slightly. Season to taste with salt and place in the refrigerator to chill.
- Pat the shrimp dry and toss with the olive oil. Then, toss with the Cajun seasoning until evenly coated.
- Grill the shrimp until opaque, only about 1 minute per side, flipping once. Transfer to a plate.
- Mix the spring mix and spinach in a large bowl and add a pinch of salt. Divide between 4 bowls, followed by the watermelon, blueberries, and feta cheese. Then, divide the dressing and toss to evenly coat the greens.
- Divide the shrimp between the bowls and enjoy.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
354kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
28.5g
(10%)
Protein
26.1g
(52%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
3.5g
(18%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
6.9g
Cholesterol
139.2mg
(46%)
Sodium
794.1mg
(33%)
Potassium
384.9mg
(11%)
Fiber
6.7g
(27%)
Sugar
19.4g
(39%)
Vitamin A
3910IU
(78%)
Vitamin C
50.8mg
(56%)
Calcium
162mg
(16%)
Iron
3.9mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4People
Amount Per Serving
Calories 354
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 354kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 28.5g | 10% |
| Protein | 26.1g | 52% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 3.5g | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.9g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 139.2mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 794.1mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 384.9mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 6.7g | 27% |
| Sugar | 19.4g | 39% |
| Vitamin A | 3910IU | 78% |
| Vitamin C | 50.8mg | 56% |
| Calcium | 162mg | 16% |
| Iron | 3.9mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.