Citrus Shrimp and Avocado Salad
A vibrant citrus shrimp and avocado salad that celebrates summer with fresh flavors and ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 avocados, diced
- 2 cups mixed greens
- 1 orange, segmented
- 1 grapefruit, segmented
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and drizzle in olive oil. Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Toss the greens: In a large bowl, mix the mixed greens.
- Add the citrus: Segment the orange and grapefruit and add the segments to the salad.
- Dice the avocado: Cut avocados, scoop out the flesh, dice, and toss gently into the salad.
- Slice the onion: Thinly slice red onion and scatter over the salad.
- Dressing it up: Whisk olive oil and lime juice, drizzle over the salad, and toss to combine.
- Add the shrimp: Allow the shrimp to cool slightly, then add to the salad and toss gently.
- Serve and garnish: Transfer to plates or a platter and top with fresh cilantro.
Notes
Adjust seasoning to taste. Pair with warm tortillas or crispy chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: Citrus Salad, Shrimp Salad, Avocado Salad, Summer Recipe, Healthy Salad