Description
This Shrimp & Avocado Citrus Salad is a refreshing and light dish perfect for a summer meal. Juicy shrimp, creamy avocado, and tangy citrus fruits are tossed together with a zesty citrus dressing for a burst of flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Salad:
- 1 pound cooked shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 ripe avocados (diced)
- 1 orange (peeled and segmented)
- 1 grapefruit (peeled and segmented)
- 1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 4 cups mixed greens or arugula
For the Citrus Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, orange juice, lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, gently toss the shrimp, avocado, orange segments, grapefruit segments, red onion, and cilantro.
- Add Dressing: Drizzle the citrus dressing over the mixture and toss lightly to coat.
- Serve: Place the shrimp mixture over a bed of mixed greens or arugula. Garnish with extra citrus slices or cilantro if desired.
Notes
- For best texture, add avocado just before serving.
- You can substitute cooked scallops or crab for shrimp.
- This salad pairs well with a chilled glass of white wine or sparkling water with lime.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg
