Description
Shrimp, Avocado, and Spinach Salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish that combines succulent shrimp, creamy avocado, and vibrant spinach. This delightful salad bursts with flavor and color, making it the perfect choice for light lunches, elegant dinners, or sunny picnics. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch and a delicious medley of ingredients that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 ripe avocados (cubed)
- 4 cups baby spinach (washed)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cucumber (sliced)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the spinach thoroughly under cold water and dry it well.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook for about 3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- While the shrimp cooks, prepare the avocado, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber.
- In a large bowl or on individual plates, combine spinach, cooked shrimp, avocado, tomatoes, and cucumber.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice; toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stirring
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 200mg