Description
Refreshing shrimp and avocado summer salad harmonizes zesty lime dressing with succulent seafood and creamy avocado. Mexican-inspired ingredients create a light, nutritious meal perfect for warm afternoons when you crave something cool and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) cooked shrimp, tails removed and cut into thirds
- 1 large avocado, peeled and diced or sliced
- 1 cup (150 g) cherry tomatoes, cut in half
- 1 cup (100 g) thinly sliced cucumbers
- ½ cup (75 g) red onion, thinly sliced
- A few big handfuls of arugula or another tender salad green
- ¼ cup (15 g) fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, grated or finely chopped
- ¼ cup (60 ml) olive oil
- ¼ cup (60 ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp fresh cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Marinate: Slice shrimp, removing tails, and immerse in a tangy emulsion of lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Allow to infuse flavors in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
- Prepare Base: Create a verdant foundation using crisp arugula spread across a spacious serving vessel.
- Assemble Vegetables: Precision-chop ripe avocado, juicy tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onion into consistent, bite-sized cubes. Artfully distribute these vibrant morsels over the arugula.
- Incorporate Protein: Carefully layer the marinated shrimp atop the vegetable medley, ensuring an even spread.
- Finalize: Cascade any residual dressing over the salad, gently toss to harmonize flavors and textures. Perform a final seasoning adjustment with salt and pepper to elevate the taste profile. Serve immediately, chilled, for maximum freshness and zest.
Notes
- Marinate Strategically: Let shrimp absorb lemony goodness for maximum flavor penetration, preventing bland bites.
- Chop with Precision: Cut vegetables uniformly to guarantee balanced texture and aesthetically pleasing presentation.
- Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate salad briefly to enhance flavor melding and provide refreshing summer dining experience.
- Customize Creatively: Experiment with additional herbs like basil or cilantro to personalize the salad’s taste profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg