
Shrimp & Avocado Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
A light and zesty salad featuring succulent shrimp, creamy avocado, and a bright citrus dressing.
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
5-7 minutes (for shrimp)
Servings
4
Ingredients
- Shrimp: 1 lb, raw, peeled and deveined
- Avocado: 2 medium, diced
- Mixed Greens: 6 cups
- Cherry Tomatoes: 1 cup, halved
- Cucumber: 1/2, diced
- Orange: 1, peeled and segmented (reserve juice for dressing)
- Olive Oil: 1 tbsp (for shrimp)
- Salt: to taste (for shrimp)
- Black Pepper: to taste (for shrimp)
↳ Dressing
- Orange Juice: 2 tbsp (from the orange)
- Lime Juice: 1 tbsp
- Olive Oil: 3 tbsp
- Dijon Mustard: 1 tsp
- Maple Syrup: 1/2 tsp (or to taste)
- Salt: to taste
- Black Pepper: to taste
Preparation Steps
- Pat shrimp dry. Season with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1-2 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Do not overcook. Remove from skillet and let cool.
- If shrimp are large, you can cut them in half once cooled.
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, and maple syrup. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber.
- Gently add diced avocado, cooked shrimp, and orange segments.
- Pour the citrus vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Ensure shrimp are deveined properly. Grilled shrimp also work well.