Easy Avocado Shrimp Salad
This Shrimp Avocado Salad is fresh and vibrant with juicy shrimp, creamy avocado, and crisp veggies, all tossed in homemade dressing.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 428kcal
Ingredients
For the shrimp
- 1 pound shrimp
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
For the Salad
- 4-5 cups lettuce of choice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 large avocados sliced
- 1 cup cucumber diced
- 1 small red onion diced finely
For the Honey Mustard Dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon parsley chopped
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Season shrimp with salt, pepper and oil.1 pound shrimp, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper
- Place shrimp in a medium skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes.1 teaspoon olive oil
- Remove from the skillet and place on a plate.
- Add all of salad ingredients in a salad bowl or plate and toss.4-5 cups lettuce, 1 cup cherry tomatoes, 2 large avocados, 1 cup cucumber, 1 small red onion
- Top with the sautéed shrimp.
Make the dressing:
- Add dressing ingredients to a small bowl or carafe and stir or shake well.3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 2 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon parsley, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper
- Pour on salad and serve immediately.
Notes
- Add chopped cilantro
- Use lime juice instead of lemon juice.
- Add feta cheese or parmesan cheese.
- Make it spicy and add diced jalapenos or banana peppers.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 428kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 183mg | Sodium: 343mg | Potassium: 1077mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 721IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 2mg
