Cantaloupe & Blueberry Shrimp Salad

Name: Cantaloupe & Blueberry Shrimp Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon honey; 1 pound (450 g) large shrimp (13 to 15 count), peeled and deveined; ¼ cup (60 ml) extra-virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons (45 ml) fresh lime juice, or to taste; 4½ teaspoons (22 ml) white balsamic vinegar; 1 to 2 tablespoons (20 to 40 g) pure honey, or to taste; 1 teaspoon lime zest; Salt and pepper, to taste; Salt and pepper, to taste; 2 cups (300 g) cantaloupe, cubed; 1½ cups (225 g) blueberries; 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced; ½ small red onion, thinly sliced; 1 large avocado, peeled, pitted, and sliced; ¼ cup (38 g) crumbled feta or goat cheese; ¼ cup (38 g) crumbled feta or goat cheese; ¼ cup (30 g) toasted walnuts or almonds, roughly chopped; ¼ cup (30 g) toasted walnuts or almonds, roughly chopped; 2 tablespoons (12 g) fresh mint leaves, chopped (optional)

Preparation info

yield:
4
servings

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
25 min

Appears in

The Build Your Bowl Salad Cookbook

By Nina Cherie Franklin

Published 2025

About

Featuring marinated shrimp, sweet cantaloupe, and fresh blueberries, all tossed in a honey-lime vinaigrette, this salad is rich in antioxidants, healthy fats, and fiber.

Ingredients

For the Shrimp

2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon (

Fish course
Pescatarian
Gluten-free

Method

Prepare the Shrimp

In a medium bowl, whisk together all the marinade ingredients, add the shrimp, and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Skewer the shrimp or place them dire