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Ginger Salad + Shrimp

Name: Ginger Salad Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Ingredients: 3/4 cup carrots, peeled & grated; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons soy sauce (sub tamari for gluten-free); 1 tablespoon ginger, grated; 1 tablespoon shallots, grated (option to add another tablespoon, if desired); 3 teaspoons coconut sugar; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 pound large shrimp, deveined and shelled; kosher salt and ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon butter (regular or plant-based); 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped; 1 cup carrots, julienned; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 cup mini cucumbers, quartered; 1 cup purple cabbage, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup green onions, chopped; garnish: sesame seeds

Get a fresh and healthy dinner on the table in 20 minutes or less with this ginger salad. It's complete with an amazing homemade carrot ginger dressing, simple to cook shrimp and in-season produce plus simple to cook shrimp. It's the perfect salad that'll have you leaving full in the best way possible.

Published on 07/15/25

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DFDairy-Free GFGluten-Free 3030 mins or less

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Serves: 4 servings | Prep: 15 minutes | Cook: 5 minutes

Published on 07/15/25

by Erin

Ginger salad in a bowl topped with sesame seeds.

This is a salad that I love to throw together when I’m tight on time, but still want a ton of flavor. My main source of inspiration actually came from the carrot ginger dressing that I had for the first time at a local hibachi restaurant. It’s got all of my favorite fresh summer flavors and makes this salad feel extra special. I can’t wait for you to try this one!

Looking for More Recipes Like This?

Then check out our sesame ginger crunch ramen salad complete with sesame dressing. It’s just as flavorful and fresh.

Individual bowls of carrot ginger dressing, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped romaine, raw shrimp, sliced and quartered mini cucumbers, sesame seeds, matchstick carrots, sliced green onion, and purple cabbage.

Key Ingredients & Substitutions

carrot ginger salad dressing: There really is no substitution for a homemade salad dressing. They’re truly always better than the store bought kind. And before you wrinkle your nose at the carrots, promise me you’ll try it. It might look weird on paper, but the flavor is out of this world. If you’re still not convinced, you could swap this for our sesame ginger salad dressing.
shrimp: I love how quickly these cook, but if you’re not a fan of seafood, swap it out for your favorite protein.
summer veggies: The best part about salads is that you can mix and match with whatever you have on hand. Throw in what you’ve got available to you and skip what you need to to get this one on the table.
soy sauce: If you need this recipe to be gluten-free, sub this with tamari.
butter: If you need this recipe to be dairy-free, sub this with a dairy-free butter or olive oil.

How To Make Ginger Salad

All of the carrot ginger ingredients in a small food processor blended until smooth. — Start by making your carrot ginger salad dressing and store it in the fridge until you’re ready to serve it with your salad.

Shrimp being cooked in a cast-iron skillet with butter and salt. — Quickly pan fry some shrimp with some butter and salt.

As assembled ginger salad topped with carrot ginger salad dressing. — Now assemble each salad and be sure to add a healthy pour of dressing over each one for the best flavor.

Recipe FAQs and Tips

What goes into a ginger salad? We picked the summer produce that we thought would pair the best with shrimp and our carrot ginger dressing, but let your tastebuds be your guide!
Are ginger salads good for you? Usually fresh veggies are a sign of a healthy meal, but pick a menu that’ll serve your personal nutritional needs best.
When will I know when my shrimp is done cooking? These little guys cook quick. Like a couple of a minutes and they’re done quick. At the end of cooking, your shrimp should make a loose C shape. A tight C shape is a sign that they might have been on the cook top a hair too long.

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