Shrimp Salad with Blackberries, Prosciutto and Mixed Greens with Homemade Apricot Vinegar
This shrimp salad came together on a hot summer evening when I wanted something cool, satisfying and a little unexpected. Juicy blackberries, salty prosciutto, plump shrimp and crunchy pistachios all dressed with a homemade apricot vinaigrette – sweet, tart and savory in every bite. It’s the kind of dinner that feels effortless but looks stunning on the table. The dressing starts with homemade apricot vinegar – simple to make and worth every minute.
I wanted a salad with both sweet and sour flavor notes that packed in protein, fruit, vegetables, plus a nutty crunch that could be eaten as a satisfying main course. The use of fruit vinegar to dress the salad and bind the flavors together made sense here. I used my roasted apricot vinegar to mix up a quick vinaigrette as a salad dressing for this healthy dinner option.
Popping blackberry juices and salty prosciutto made this salad savory, sweet and salty all in a mouth full. I enjoyed this salad on a hot summer day, it was the perfect early dinner, the apricot vinegar and sliced cucumbers added a cooling effect to the dish.
I boiled the shrimp earlier in the day and peeled before storing in the refrigerator to top the salad later. Prepping the ingredients earlier in the day, made my simple salad supper that much easier to throw together after coming indoors from the heat on the day. I also pre-chopped the pistachios and stored them in an airtight container. Note: the below recipe already has instructions for these items chopped or cooked.
Check Out My Homemade Apricot Vinegar Recipe Here.
If you don’t want to make your own fruit infused vinegar for this salad, you can always purchase this from a specialty store or order online. Either way, don’t skip dressing the salad with this fruity vinaigrette, it really does bind all of the ingredients together and finishes the dish of beautifully.
How To Plate This Salad
I served this salad with the topping elements separated on a platter, and the vinaigrette on the side.
Blackberries
Apricots
Pistachio nuts; pistachios are one of my favorite finishing ingredients – they also shine in this pea shoot pesto with pistachios if you want another seasonal recipe to try.
Proscuitto
Cucumber
Boiled shrimp; If you love shrimp for summer dinners, these basil garlic grilled shrimp skewers are another easy, flavor-packed option for warm evenings.
I placed a big bowl of mixed greens, (purslane, baby kale, spinach, mizuna, baby gem) on the table and dinner was served. I love the ease of this meal because there was something for everyone on the platter and my family could take the salad toppings they wanted more or less of adding even more of a relaxed feel to this easy summer supper. No complaining about unwanted ingredients, no yelling of “dinner’s ready!” just a simple, lazy grab when you feel it like meal that was hit the spot and was perfect for a hazy summer evening.
A Perfect Summer Meal, Served with Cold Mint Water and a Sweet Flower Arrangement.
When summer winds down and the season shifts, this kale, apple and blue cheese salad is the next salad worth making.
Shrimp Salad with Fruit, Mixed Greens, Prosciutto and Apricot Vinaigrette
Ingredients
Shrimp and Fruit Salad with Mixed Greens
- 10 Large Shrimp Cooked, Peeled
- 1/4 cup Pistachios Roughly Chopped
- 1 Cucumber Sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
- 1 pint Blackberries Fresh
- 1 Apricot Sliced
- Mixed Greens
- 5-7 slices Prosciutto
- Mint Leaves Garnish
Apricot Vinaigrette
- 1/4 cup Apricot Vinegar
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil extra virgin
- 1 tsp Sugar
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mix up the vinaigrette by combining the vinegar, olive oil, sugar, salt and pepper and pour into a container to store.
- Arrange sliced fruit and berries on platter with vegetables. Roll prosciutto or slice into strips and arrange on the platter along with the shrimp with the rest of the salad ingredients. Sprinkle pistachio nuts and mint leaves (if using) over the top.
- Serve the salad with extra baby greens on the side and the vinaigrette.
This salad has stolen my heart. All the things I love with that smooth taste of Apricot. I want to reblog, the community will love this one, is that cool? 🙂
Ofcourse! And yes the salad was as delicious as the photos!
I will post tomorrow. I wish for a special delivery of this salad! WOW. Your recipes and photos are a perfect mix. It pulls you into the table and you’re ready to eat. 🙂
what a great dinner idea! Think I should try making the apricot vinegar!!
You should! It’s very easy and has a ton of uses, but its really good on this salad