Citrus Shrimp Salad
Citrus Shrimp Salad is a healthy dinner recipe loaded with fresh citrus, avocado and vegetables with a light citrus vinaigrette for a meal perfect any time of the year!
Servings: 4
Calories: 442kcal
Ingredients
- 1 blood orange
- 1 grapefruit
- 1 orange
- 1/4 c. olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. champagne vinegar
- 1 tsp. honey
- salt & pepper
- 1 lb. jumbo shrimp deviened
- 12 oz. mixed greens
- 1 avocado
- 1/4 c. red onion thinly sliced
- 1 c. sugar snap peas chopped
Instructions
- Slice off 1/3 of each of the three citrus fruits and set aside for the salad dressing. Peel and slice the remaining portions and set aside.
- Juice the three small segments of fruit into a small bowl with a lid. Give the fruit a quick stir and measure out 1/3 cup juice. Discard the remaining juice.
- To the 1/3 c. citrus juice, add the olive oil, champagne vinegar, honey and a pinch of salt and pepper. Place the lid on the bowl and give it a vigorous shake.
- Season the shrimp with a pinch of salt and pepper. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp to the hot oil and cook the shrimp on each side for 2 minutes, or until they are pink and opaque. Remove the shrimp from the pan as soon as they are done cooking.
- In four medium bowls, divide the mixed greens, sliced avocado, red onion, sugar snap peas, variety of citrus slices and cooked shrimp.
- Give the vinaigrette a quick stir and divide among the salads. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 442kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 285mg | Sodium: 910mg | Potassium: 762mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 2465IU | Vitamin C: 104.4mg | Calcium: 237mg | Iron: 4.6mg