Description
Shrimp and Avocado Summer Salad brings Mediterranean freshness to your table with zesty lime and herb-infused seafood. Crisp greens, succulent shrimp, and creamy avocado create a light, refreshing dish perfect for warm afternoons when you want something delicious and quick.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) cooked shrimp, tails removed and cut into thirds
Fresh Produce:
- 1 large avocado, peeled and diced or sliced
- 1 cup (150 grams) cherry tomatoes, cut in half
- 1 cup (100 grams) thinly sliced cucumbers
- ½ cup (75 grams) red onion, thinly sliced
- A few big handfuls of arugula or another tender salad green
- ¼ cup (15 grams) fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, grated or finely chopped
Dressing and Seasoning:
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) olive oil
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Remove the tails from the shrimp and slice them into bite-sized pieces, transferring to a spacious mixing bowl.
- Craft a zesty dressing by whisking together fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, finely minced garlic, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper in a small mixing bowl.
- Drizzle of the prepared dressing over the shrimp, ensuring each piece is evenly coated, and allow to marinate in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
- Spread a bed of crisp arugula in a large serving bowl as the foundation of the salad.
- Dice a ripe avocado, juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and pungent red onion into uniform pieces.
- Scatter the freshly chopped vegetables over the arugula, creating a colorful and vibrant layer.
- Retrieve the marinated shrimp from the refrigerator and gently distribute them across the salad.
- Drizzle any remaining dressing over the entire dish to enhance the flavor profile.
- Delicately toss all ingredients to ensure an even distribution of flavors and textures.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed before serving chilled.
Notes
- Marinate shrimp in zesty lemon dressing to infuse rich, tangy flavors that elevate the entire salad’s taste profile.
- Chopping ingredients into bite-sized pieces ensures every forkful delivers a perfect blend of textures and fresh summer vibes.
- Refrigerating the marinating shrimp allows the citrusy dressing to penetrate deeply, creating more intense and delicious seafood bites.
- Select ripe avocados and crisp vegetables to guarantee a vibrant, colorful presentation that looks as amazing as it tastes.
- Gently tossing prevents bruising delicate ingredients, maintaining the salad’s beautiful appearance and preserving each component’s individual character.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 375 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg