Shrimp Chip Salad

Shrimp Chip Salad is a vibrant, crunchy Southeast Asian salad that combines crispy fried shrimp chips (krupuk) with fresh vegetables and a tangy, savory dressing. It typically features ingredients like lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, and sometimes hard-boiled eggs or tofu, all tossed in a sweet and sour or peanut-based sauce. The dish is popular in Indonesia and Malaysia, where it's known as 'Kerupuk Salad' or 'Gado-Gado' with chips.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This salad is moderate in carbohydrates from the shrimp chips and vegetables, with a good amount of protein from the shrimp chips and any added eggs or tofu. It provides key nutrients like vitamin C from fresh veggies and some B vitamins, with a rough calorie ballpark of 250-350 kcal per serving depending on the dressing and portion size.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	300 kcal
Protein	12 g
Carbs	35 g
Fat	14 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	8 g
Sodium	450 mg
Vitamin C	30 mg
Vitamin A	150 mcg
Iron	2 mg
Calcium	80 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Vitamin B6	0.3 mg
Magnesium	25 mg
Phosphorus	120 mg

Per 1 cup (200 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, this salad is a creative way to use shrimp chips—a beloved snack in Southeast Asia—as a textural element in a fresh dish, making it both nostalgic and refreshing. Nutritionally, it balances the indulgence of fried chips with the lightness of raw vegetables, offering a satisfying contrast in every bite.