Arugula, Tomato & Shrimp Salad
Arugula, Tomato & Shrimp Salad combines peppery greens, juicy tomatoes, savory shrimp, and a zesty soy-lemon dressing for a light, fresh meal.
Updated : 26 June, 2025
Easy
About 20 min.
Ingredients
200 grams
Shrimp
200 grams
Cherry tomatoes
150 grams
Arugula
100 grams
Any type of cheese
1
Garlic
3 tablespoon
Vegetable oil
0.25
Chili pepper
Sauce
2 tablespoon
Lemon juice
1 tablespoon
Olive oil
1 tablespoon
Soy sauce
1 teaspoon
Honey
to taste
Ground black pepper
to taste
Salt
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Advices
Advice
When adding soy sauce, remember it’s quite salty. Reduce overall salt to avoid oversalting.
Preparation
Step 1
Choose your shrimp variety and optionally add other seafood like mussels or squid. I use jumbo shrimp. Tomatoes can be regular or cherry; I prefer cherry for color. Feel free to customize vegetables.
Step 2
Peel the shrimp (remove head and shell). If frozen, blanch them in boiling water.
Step 3
Slice cherry tomatoes in half (regular tomatoes into wedges). Use firm tomatoes to keep salad visually appealing.
Step 4
Grate cheese using large holes or julienne for a textured effect. Use any flavorful cheese: suluguni, Parmesan, mozzarella.
Step 5
Wash and dry arugula. Tear large leaves by hand. Alternatively, use a mixed salad green blend.
Step 6
Slice garlic and chili into rounds; remove seeds from chili to reduce heat. You may skip chili entirely if preferred.
Step 7
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium. Fry garlic and chili until golden, then remove them from oil.
Step 8
In the flavored oil, quickly sear shrimp about 30 seconds per side. Transfer to plate.
Step 9
For the dressing: use extra virgin olive oil (or any neutral oil), and if honey is crystallized melt it first.
Step 10
In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, soy sauce, a bit of skillet oil, and season with ground pepper and salt (sparingly).
Step 11
Arrange arugula, shrimp, and tomatoes on a plate or in a bowl. Drizzle with dressing.
Step 12
Sprinkle the salad with grated cheese and serve immediately. Enjoy!