A Bowl of Sunshine: Easy and Delicious Shrimp Salad
A refreshing shrimp salad with crisp greens, juicy shrimp, creamy avocado, and zesty lemon dressing that’s perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup cucumber, diced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: Bring a pot of salted water to a gentle boil. Add in your shrimp and cook for about 2-3 minutes or until they turn pink and opaque. Strain and place in ice water.
- Prepare the Veggies: Wash and chop your mixed greens, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes. Place everything into a large salad bowl.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and salt and pepper. Adjust seasoning as necessary.
- Assemble the Salad: Drain the shrimp and add them to the bowl with greens and veggies. Toss everything together and drizzle with dressing.
- Plate It Up: Serve into bowls, garnishing with extra cherry tomatoes or avocado if desired.
Notes
Great with a toasted baguette on the side, and can be prepared ahead by keeping shrimp, veggies, and dressing separate until serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
Keywords: shrimp salad, easy salad, summer recipe, healthy lunch, avocado salad
Find it online: https://platefulkitchen.com/shrimp-salad/