🥑🍤 Shrimp Avocado Salad (Fresh, Light & Flavor-Packed)

✨ Ingredients (Serves 2)

For the salad:

• 250 g shrimp (peeled & deveined)
• 1 avocado (sliced)
• 1/2 red onion (thinly sliced)
• 2 cups lettuce or mixed greens
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (optional)
• Fresh cilantro (chopped)

For the dressing:

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lime juice (or lemon juice)
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 clove garlic (minced)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Cook the shrimp

• Season shrimp with salt and pepper.
• Heat a pan with a little oil over medium-high heat.
• Cook shrimp for 1–2 minutes per side until pink and slightly charred.
• Remove and let cool slightly.

Step 2: Prepare dressing

• In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt, pepper, and garlic.

Step 3: Assemble salad

• In a large bowl, add lettuce, avocado slices, red onion, and tomatoes.
• Add cooked shrimp on top.

Step 4: Toss & serve

• Drizzle dressing over the salad.
• Toss gently to combine.
• Sprinkle fresh cilantro before serving.

💡 Pro Tips

• Do not overcook shrimp → becomes rubbery fast.
• Add dressing right before serving → keeps greens fresh and crisp.
• Use ripe avocado → creamy texture balances the dish.

🔥 Final Result

Juicy, slightly charred shrimp paired with creamy avocado, crisp greens, and a bright citrus dressing. It’s light but satisfying, fresh yet flavorful — perfect for a healthy meal that doesn’t feel boring at all.