Description
This Shrimp and Avocado Salad is a refreshing and healthy dish perfect for a light meal. It features grilled shrimp, fresh greens, creamy avocado, and a sprinkle of toasted almonds, all tossed in a simple lemon and oil dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (453 g) shrimp, grilled in a pan
- 8 cups of greens (arugula, spinach, spring mix)
- Olive oil or avocado oil
- Juice of half a lemon
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 French shallot, minced
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) sliced toasted almonds
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Shrimp: Prepare your shrimp by grilling in a pan or reheat any leftover shrimp.
- Prepare Salad: Add your greens (arugula, spinach, spring mix) in a large bowl.
- Dress Salad: Add a drizzle of oil and the lemon juice to the greens. Toss well to combine.
- Add Shrimp: Add the grilled shrimp to the salad. Shake or toss well.
- Add Toppings: Add the sliced avocado, minced shallots, and toasted almonds to the salad.
- Season: Season well with salt and freshly ground pepper.
- Serve: Enjoy your fresh and delicious shrimp and greens salad!
Notes
- For added flavor, you can marinate the shrimp with garlic and herbs before grilling.
- This salad is versatile; feel free to add other vegetables like cherry tomatoes or cucumber.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (if shrimp is pre-cooked)
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 140mg