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Refreshing Shrimp Avocado Citrus Salad

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A quick and easy 5-minute salad combining tender shrimp, creamy avocado, and fresh citrus segments for a light, flavorful summer dish.

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 medium ripe but firm avocados, diced
  • 2 medium oranges, peeled and segmented
  • 1 medium grapefruit, peeled and segmented
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Juice of 1 large lime
  • 1 teaspoon honey or agave syrup
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional: toasted pepitas or sliced almonds for crunch
  • Optional: pinch of chili flakes for heat

Instructions

  1. If using pre-cooked shrimp, thaw and pat dry. If raw, boil in salted water for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque, then drain and cool.
  2. Peel and segment the oranges and grapefruit using a sharp paring knife or citrus peeler, removing all white pith and membranes. Save any juice for the dressing.
  3. Cut avocados in half, remove pits, scoop out flesh, and dice into bite-sized pieces.
  4. Thinly slice the red onion. To mellow the sharpness, soak slices in cold water for 5 minutes, then drain.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey or agave syrup, salt, black pepper, and reserved citrus juice.
  6. In a medium mixing bowl, combine shrimp, citrus segments, avocado, red onion, and cilantro (if using). Drizzle dressing over and toss gently to coat without breaking avocado.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or lime juice. Add chili flakes if desired.
  8. Serve immediately, optionally topped with toasted pepitas or sliced almonds.

Notes

Handle avocado and shrimp gently to maintain texture. Peel and segment citrus carefully to avoid bitterness. Add dressing just before serving to prevent avocado browning. Soaking red onion in cold water mellows sharpness. Store components separately if prepping ahead.

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Keywords: shrimp salad, avocado salad, citrus salad, summer salad, quick salad, healthy salad, seafood salad, gluten-free, paleo-friendly

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