Description
This refreshing Avocado Shrimp Salad is a delightful combination of marinated shrimp, fresh vegetables, and a zesty dressing. It’s a perfect dish for a light and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Marinated Shrimp:
- 1 cup shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp crushed pepper
- 1 tsp dry basil
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Dressing:
- 1 tbsp yogurt
- 1 tsp vinegar
- 1 tbsp tamari sauce
- 1/2 tsp mustard
- 1 garlic clove, minced
Salad:
- 1 tomato, chopped
- 1 avocado
- 1 cup lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup arugula
- 1/2 cup cabbage, chopped
- Handful of basil
- 1/4 cup olives
- 1 red pepper, roasted (optional)
- 1/2 cup broccoli florets, sauteed
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds, roasted
Instructions
- Marinate the shrimp: Combine shrimp with garlic, crushed pepper, basil, and olive oil. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Saute the shrimp: In a pan, saute the marinated shrimp until they turn pink, about 2 minutes on each side.
- Prepare the vegetables: Chop all vegetables for the salad bowl.
- Make the dressing: Mix minced garlic, tamari sauce, yogurt, vinegar, and mustard to create the dressing.
- Assemble the salad: Arrange lettuce, cabbage, and greens in a bowl. Top with shrimp, avocado, olives, broccoli, and sesame seeds.
- Finish: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
Notes
- You can customize this salad by adding your favorite vegetables or protein.
- Feel free to adjust the dressing ingredients to suit your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing, Sauteing
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Avocado Shrimp Salad, Shrimp Salad Recipe, Healthy Salad, Avocado Salad
