Shrimp & Beet Salad with Passion Fruit Vinaigrette

Name: Shrimp & Beet Salad with Passion Fruit Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 lb Large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 tbsp Olive oil; 1 tsp Garlic powder; ½ Lemon's worth of zest; ½ tsp Smoked paprika; ½ tsp Cajun seasoning; Salt; Freshly cracked pepper; 2 Golden beets; 2 Red beets; 2 cups Colorful cherry tomatoes, halved; ⅓ cup Crumbled feta; ⅓ cup Roasted pistachios, chopped; ¼ cup Fresh basil; 2 Passion fruits pulp; ¼ cup Extra virgin olive oil; 1 tbsp Champagne vinegar; 1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1 to 2 tsp Honey; Salt; Pepper

This is the kind of summer salad I actually get excited about. Sweet roasted beets, juicy tomatoes, smoky grilled shrimp, salty feta, crunchy pistachios, fresh basil, and the brightest passion fruit vinaigrette. Fresh, colorful, and perfect for hosting or when you want a salad that feels a little special but still works as a full meal

Total time: 1 hr
Serves: 4
Updated: August 14, 2026
Recipe by: Saba

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Shrimp & Beet Salad with Passion Fruit Vinaigrette

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 45–60 min
Total: 1 hr
Serves: 4

Ingredients

Shrimp

1 lb Large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tbsp Olive oil
1 tsp Garlic powder
½ Lemon's worth of zest
½ tsp Smoked paprika
½ tsp Cajun seasoning
Salt
Freshly cracked pepper

Salad

2 Golden beets
2 Red beets
2 cups Colorful cherry tomatoes, halved
⅓ cup Crumbled feta
⅓ cup Roasted pistachios, chopped
¼ cup Fresh basil

Passion fruit Vinaigrette

2 Passion fruits pulp
¼ cup Extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp Champagne vinegar
1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 to 2 tsp Honey
Salt
Pepper

Instructions

Salad

Step 1Roast the whole beets at 400°F for 45 to 60 minutes, until easily pierced with a knife. Cool, peel, and cut into wedges

Passion Fruit Vinaigrette

Step 2Whisk together all Vinaigrette ingredients

Shrimp

Step 3Pat the shrimp dry. Toss the shrimp with olive oil and seasonings, then thread onto skewers. If using wooden skewers, soak them for 20 minutes first. Grill or cook in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes per side