SHRIMP & AVOCADO SALADS

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This gorgeous shrimp and avocado salad has such authentic flavor, you'll think you're sitting at a beachside cantina in Acapulco. -Heidi Hall, North St. Paul, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons olive oil
5 cups hearts of romaine salad mix
1 cup fresh or frozen corn, thawed
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and thinly sliced
CILANTRO VINAIGRETTE:
7 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/4 cup lime juice
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the shrimp, garlic, chili powder, salt and cumin in oil over medium heat for 3-4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink; set aside., In a large bowl, combine the romaine, corn, peas and red pepper; divide among 4 serving plates. Top each with shrimp and avocado. In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients; drizzle over salads.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489 calories, Fat 35g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 638mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

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I'm not a big fan of cilantro, but I loved this salad. The flavors are so well-balanced and the salad is so easy to make.


melusi zungu
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious lunch or dinner. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Tim Disney
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I loved this salad. The shrimp is cooked perfectly and the avocado is creamy and ripe.


Ella Borcoskie
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so simple, but it's always so delicious.


Tasha Crafton
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Nhana Darlington
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious lunch or dinner. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Alexa Lovegood
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I'm not a big fan of grapefruit, but I loved this salad! The shrimp and avocado are so good together.


Khawer Khan
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This is a great salad for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and it's easy to make ahead of time.


Paty Delgado
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Zakir Talukder
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This salad is delicious! The shrimp is cooked perfectly and the avocado is creamy and ripe. The grapefruit adds a nice tartness to the salad.


Tahsina Tanha
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This is my new favorite salad! It's so light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing. I love the combination of shrimp, avocado, and grapefruit.


Rabeya Bagum
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The flavors are so well-balanced and the salad is so easy to make.


Calvein Matai
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This shrimp avocado salad is a hit! The combination of shrimp, avocado, and grapefruit is refreshing and delicious. I also love the addition of the red onion and cilantro. It gives the salad a nice pop of flavor.