Shrimp Salad Recipe
A fresh, flavorful mix of juicy shrimp, crisp greens, avocado, and zesty lime dressing—ready in just 20 minutes! Inspired by Mexican and Mediterranean flavors, it’s light, healthy, and satisfying. Perfect for a quick meal! 🌿✨
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 6 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup cup cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese (optional)
- 2 tsp fresh cilantro, chopped
For the Dressing:
- 3 tsp olive oil
- 2 tsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt & black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the shrimp: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Drizzle with a little olive oil and add the shrimp. Season with salt and black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Set aside.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, toss the greens, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, avocado, and feta cheese.
- Add the shrimp: Top the salad with the cooked shrimp and drizzle with the lime dressing.
- Garnish & serve: Sprinkle fresh cilantro on top and enjoy immediately!
Notes
Pro Tip: For extra crunch, add toasted almonds or croutons! Want more heat? A pinch of chili flakes in the dressing does wonders. 🌶️🔥