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Shrimp Avocado Salad
Ingredients
- Olive oil for the grill
- 10-12 raw large shrimp deveined, tails on or off
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika optional
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 1 -2 cups of green leaf or romaine lettuce chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 2 medium avocados diced
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1/2 tablespoon feta crumbled , optional for serving
For the Dressing:
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill (or grill pan) to medium-high. Using a brush,
- clean the grill and grease with oil using a long pair of tongs with some folded paper towels dipped in some olive oil.
- Season your shrimp with salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning and paprika.
- To make the dressing:
- Combine the olive oil, vinegar, mustard, lemon juice, poppy seeds, salt and pepper in a jar or a bowl and mix well until all ingredients are incorporated and set aside.
- Grill shrimp for 3-4 minutes on each side or until shrimp is opaque.
- To assemble the salad:
- Add the spinach or mixed greens to large bowl. Add 1/3 of the dressing and toss to combine.
- Add the avocado, tomatoes, pecans and almonds.
- Pour the remainder of the dressing over salad and toss to combine. Divide salad among 2-4 bowls.
- Top each salad bowl with some cooked shrimp and feta (if desired) and serve immediately.
Recipes adapted from : natashaskitchen.com