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Shrimp and Avocado Summer Salad


  • Author: Dulcia
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Servings: 4

Ingredients

Scale

1 pound cooked shrimp, tails removed and cut into thirds
1 large avocado, peeled and diced or sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1 cup thinly sliced cucumbers
1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
A few big handfuls of arugula or another tender salad green
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
2 garlic cloves, grated or finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper


Instructions

Remove tails from shrimp and cut into thirds. Place in a large bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
Pour 3 tablespoons of the dressing over shrimp and toss. Refrigerate to marinate.
In a large bowl, add arugula, avocado, tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onion.
Add marinated shrimp, top with remaining dressing and parsley. Toss gently.
Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.