Shrimp Avocado Salad

This shrimp avocado salad comes together so quickly and easily with a handful of ingredients. This salad is full of bright, refreshing, and tangy flavors that everyone will love. Perfect as an easy weekday meal or as a side for a picnic or barbecue.

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings servings

Calories 374kcal

Author Carmy

Ingredients

For the Dressing

2 lemons juiced
1 lemon zested
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon salt or more
¼ teaspoon pepper or more
4 tablespoons olive oil

For the Salad

1 pound cooked shrimp tails removed and cut into thirds
1 large avocado peeled and diced or sliced
1 pint cherry tomatoes cut in half
½ cup red onion thinly sliced
3 to 4 cups tender salad greens

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine the fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, maple syrup, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, toss together the greens with half of the dressing. Transfer to your serving platter or bowl.
In the mixing bowl, add the shrimp, avocado, tomatoes, red onions, and the rest of the dressing. Toss well to combine.
Transfer the shrimp and avocado mixture over the greens. If you have the time, cover and let the salad chill in the fridge for 10 minutes to let the flavors meld together before serving.

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