Get ready to transform your ordinary lunch into a culinary adventure that will make your taste buds dance! This Wolfgang Puck-inspired Chino Chopped Vegetable Salad with Shrimp is not just a meal—it's a vibrant, fresh, and absolutely irresistible experience that combines crisp vegetables, succulent shrimp, and a tantalizing sesame dressing. In just 30 minutes, you'll create a restaurant-quality dish that looks as spectacular as it tastes, proving that healthy eating can be both exciting and delicious.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Cuisine: Asian
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup chopped red cabbage
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup sesame dressing
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all vegetables by washing thoroughly and chopping into uniform, bite-sized pieces: romaine lettuce, red cabbage, carrots, bell peppers, and green onions.
- Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Ensure shrimp are completely cleaned and deveined.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers and begins to slightly smoke.
- Add shrimp to the hot skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and develop a light golden color. Avoid overcooking to prevent rubbery texture.
- Remove shrimp from heat and let cool for 5 minutes. Then, chop into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, red cabbage, carrots, bell peppers, and green onions.
- Add cooked shrimp to the vegetable mixture.
- Drizzle sesame dressing over the salad and toss gently to ensure even coating.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve immediately in individual bowls, ensuring an even distribution of vegetables and shrimp.
Tips
- Ensure your shrimp are patted completely dry before cooking to achieve a beautiful golden sear.
- Use medium-high heat when cooking shrimp to prevent overcooking—2-3 minutes per side is the sweet spot.
- Chop vegetables into uniform sizes for consistent texture and even dressing distribution.
- For extra flavor, consider toasting sesame seeds to sprinkle on top before serving.
- If you prefer, you can grill the shrimp instead of pan-searing for a smoky flavor profile.
- Prep ingredients in advance to make assembly quick and easy.
- Use the freshest vegetables possible for maximum crunch and nutrition.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 349kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: 23g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 220mg
