Description
This salad features plump cooked shrimp, creamy avocado, and a vibrant mix of salad greens, including romaine lettuce and fresh herbs. Tossed in a citrus dressing made with lime juice, orange juice, and extra virgin olive oil, it’s a quick and healthy dish that takes about 20 minutes to prepare and serves 4 people.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound medium peeled and deveined shrimp, cooked and cooled
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, diced cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
- Add the Shrimp and Avocado: Gently fold in the cooked shrimp and diced avocados to the salad mixture.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lime juice, orange juice, minced garlic, olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Toss the Salad: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly. Add the chopped cilantro and sliced almonds on top.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy the salad fresh, or store in a small bowl for later. This healthy shrimp avocado salad is perfect for meal prep!
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Fat: 20
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Protein: 24