Avocado and Shrimp Spinach Salad
This refreshing shrimp and avocado salad combines tender shrimp with creamy avocado, fresh spinach, and vibrant vegetables. Tossed in a light lime and olive oil dressing, it's a healthy and colorful dish perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner.
Ingredients:
- 200g shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 3 cups fresh spinach, washed and dried
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions:
- In a pan over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Once the oil is hot, add the shrimp and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque. Season with salt and pepper as they cook.
- Remove the shrimp from the heat and let them cool slightly.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
- Add the cooked shrimp on top of the salad mixture.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining olive oil and lime juice. Drizzle this dressing over the salad.
- Toss gently to combine all the ingredients without mashing the avocado.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro if using, and serve immediately.
Summary:
- Calories: 560kcal
- Fat: 32g
- Protein: 47g
- Carbs: 38g
- Potassium: 1380mg
- Magnesium: 157mg