Description
Elevate your lunch or dinner with this vibrant Citrus Shrimp and Avocado Salad. This dish features juicy pan-seared shrimp paired with zesty citrus flavors, creamy avocado, and fresh greens. Not only is it quick and easy to prepare, but it also offers versatility; you can customize it with your favorite toppings or enjoy it as a standalone meal. Packed with lean protein and healthy fats, this salad is perfect for meal prepping throughout the week. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up a nutritious meal that bursts with flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound medium shrimp (pan-seared)
- 8 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, lettuce)
- 1 ripe avocado (sliced or diced)
- Juice of 1/2 lemon or orange
- Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 shallot (minced)
- 4 ounces sliced almonds (toasted)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the pan-seared shrimp or gently warm leftover shrimp.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss together the shrimp and mixed greens.
- Drizzle with olive oil and citrus juice, then toss lightly to coat.
- Add avocado slices, minced shallots, toasted almonds, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 200mg