Description
A light and refreshing salad featuring tender shrimp, juicy citrus segments, and creamy avocado, tossed with fresh greens and a zesty lime dressing.
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 orange, segmented
- 1 grapefruit, segmented
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: 1-2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or mint
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat with a small amount of olive oil.
- Season the shrimp with salt and black pepper, then cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Set aside to cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, orange segments, grapefruit segments, diced avocado, and thinly sliced red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the cooked shrimp to the salad.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine without mashing the avocado.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use pre-cooked shrimp for a quicker preparation.
- Toss avocado in lime juice to help prevent browning.
- Swap grapefruit with mandarin oranges for a sweeter flavor.
- Add cucumber or cherry tomatoes for extra freshness.
- Best served fresh; store leftovers up to 1 day in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
