Description
A fresh and vibrant salad featuring shrimp, avocado, and mixed greens, perfect for a light lunch or dinner party.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 cups mixed greens (like spinach and arugula)
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the shrimp: In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and shrimp. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until the shrimp are pink and opaque, about 3-5 minutes.
- Mix the greens: In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, diced avocados, red onion, and halved cherry tomatoes.
- Combine: Once the shrimp are cooked, let them cool slightly and add to the salad mixture.
- Dress it up: Drizzle with lime juice and toss gently to combine everything. Serve immediately to keep the greens crispy!
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Don’t overcook the shrimp to avoid a rubbery texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 150mg