Shrimp Taco Salad with Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing
Shrimp Taco Salad with Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing is a vibrant dish that delivers a delightful mix of flavors and textures. Featuring succulent shrimp, fresh vegetables, and a zesty dressing, this salad is perfect for quick weeknight dinners or festive gatherings. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s easily customizable to fit your taste preferences, making it a versatile addition to any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 1 lb fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cups lettuce mix (romaine, spinach, or mixed greens)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro lime dressing (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
- Rinse the shrimp under cold water. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the shrimp until pink and opaque (about 3-4 minutes).
- While cooking the shrimp, chop the lettuce mix and halve the cherry tomatoes. Dice the avocado.
- In a large bowl, combine lettuce mix, cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, and cooked shrimp. Toss gently.
- Prepare the cilantro lime dressing by blending together 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, juice of 1 lime, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 minced garlic clove, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad mixture and toss until well-coated.
- Serve immediately for maximum freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 200mg