With summer quickly approaching I am so ready for some fresh light meals! This is the first time we made this salad and it will be going on rotation! Next time I think we will grill the shrimp to give them even more flavor but for a quick weeknight meal you can't beat this one!
Ingredients - Salad:
Fresh greens
Cooked & peeled shrimp *
2 avocados, cut into large pieces
Extras to taste, here are some delicious options!
Sliced grape tomatoes
Corn
Diced red onion
Hearts of palm
More chopped cilantro
Ingredients - Dressing:
1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil
Juice from 1 fresh squeezed lime
1 small clove garlic, pressed or finely minced (or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder)
1 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions:
Whisk together all dressing ingredients
Combine salad ingredients, dress, toss, enjoy!
*SHRIMP TIPS:
You can keep this a super simple dinner and use precooked frozen shrimp. They thaw in just a few minutes in a cold water bath and can be ready to serve. If you prefer them hot, thaw and throw in a hot pan for just 30 seconds with a bit of fresh lime juice. Don't worry about spicing them up, the dressing will add tons of flavor.
Or if you want to get fancy, use extra dressing as a marinade for raw shrimp up to 3 hours before cooking. Grill 2-3 minutes per side or until cooked through. Add immediately to prepared salad and serve.