Proven way to grow your 5-Star Cape Cod Salad Recipe
This delightful Cape Cod Salad brings together the fresh flavors of the coast with crisp greens, succulent seafood, and a tangy dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or an elegant dinner side, it's a dish that's sure to impress.
Equipment
- Large salad bowl
- Small bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
Salad
- 6 cups Mixed greens
- 1 lb Cooked shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup Dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup Toasted pecans chopped
- 1/2 cup Crumbled feta cheese
Lemon-Dill Vinaigrette
- 1/4 cup Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp Fresh dill chopped
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- In a small bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, fresh dill, salt, and pepper. Whisk these ingredients until they are well emulsified to create the vinaigrette, then set it aside.
- In a large salad bowl, gently combine the mixed greens, cooked shrimp, dried cranberries, toasted pecans, and crumbled feta cheese.
- Pour the prepared lemon-dill vinaigrette over the salad mixture. Toss the ingredients gently to ensure everything is evenly coated with the dressing, and serve immediately.
Notes
For an extra crunch, lightly toast the pecans in a dry skillet before chopping. You can also substitute grilled chicken for shrimp if preferred.