Description
This Shrimp & Avocado Citrus Salad recipe is a refreshing and flavorful dish perfect for a light meal or appetizer. Succulent shrimp, creamy avocado, and a zesty citrus dressing come together with fresh greens and fruity segments for a delightful combination of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled, deveined, cooked, and chilled)
Salad:
- 2 ripe avocados (diced)
- 2 cups mixed greens or arugula
- 1/2 cup orange segments
- 1/2 cup grapefruit segments
- 1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
Citrus Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Citrus Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, orange juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth to make the citrus dressing.
- Salad: In a large serving bowl, combine the shrimp, avocado, mixed greens, orange segments, grapefruit segments, red onion, and cilantro. Drizzle with the citrus dressing and toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with feta cheese if using.
- Serve immediately while chilled.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add toasted almonds or pistachios.
- You can grill the shrimp with a touch of paprika and garlic before chilling for more flavor.
- Best served fresh, as avocado browns quickly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg
