Description
A fresh and vibrant Shrimp Avocado Salad combining tender shrimp, creamy avocados, crisp vegetables, and a zesty homemade dressing. Perfect for a light, healthy meal that’s ready in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 medium ripe avocados, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts (optional)
Dressing Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon grainy Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prep and Toast Pine Nuts: Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Spread pine nuts on a baking sheet and toast them in the oven for about 5-7 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden. Remove and set aside to cool.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined and emulsified.
- Toss Salad Base: In a large salad bowl, toss the chopped romaine lettuce with the prepared dressing, ensuring all leaves are evenly coated.
- Add Main Ingredients: Gently fold in the cooked shrimp, diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion to the dressed lettuce mixture.
- Finish and Serve: Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese and toasted pine nuts over the salad. For best flavor, chill in the refrigerator for about 1 hour before serving, or serve immediately.
Notes
- You can quickly cook the shrimp by sautéing in a skillet with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- To keep avocado from browning, toss it with a little lemon juice before adding to the salad.
- Substitute pine nuts with toasted almonds or walnuts if preferred.
- This salad is best served chilled but can be enjoyed at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: shrimp salad, avocado salad, healthy lunch, Mediterranean salad, quick shrimp recipe
