SHRIMP, AVOCADO AND TOMATO SALAD

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This recipe makes a great lunch entree or can be served as a salad. Recipe is originally from Williams-Sonoma.

Provided by Daily Inspiration S

Categories     Seafood

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 16

VINAIGRETTE
2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tsp ground cumin
1 1/2 tsp grated lime zest
1 tsp minced garlic
1/2 tsp dijon mustard
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
5 Tbsp olive oil
FOR THE SALAD
24 large shrimp in the shell (1 - 1 1/4 pounds)
2 ripe avocados
6 small tomatoes (yellow or red or a combination of the two)
3 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
6 c mixed salad greens
ground black pepper

Steps:

  • 1. To make the vinaigrette, whisk together the lime juice, cumin, lime zest, garlic, mustard, salt and pepper. Whisk in the olive oil. Set aside.
  • 2. To make the salad, bring a saucepan three-fourths full of water to a boil. Add the shrimp and cook until they curl and turn pink, about 3 minutes. Drain and pat dry. Peel and devein the shrimp and place in a large non-aluminium bowl. Add half of the vinaigrette to the shrimp, toss well and let stand for 10 minutes.
  • 3. Meanwhile, halve, pit and peel the avocados and cut lengthwise into slices 1/2 inch thick. Core and halve the tomatoes and cut into wedges 1/2 inch wide. Add the avocados, tomatoes and cilantro to the shrimp and toss gently.
  • 4. Place the salad greens in a separate bowl. Whisk remaining vinaigrette and pour over the greens. Toss well. Divide the greens among individual plates. Top with the shrimp mixture. Season each serving with several grinds of pepper and serve at once.

Ralph 6 3 Jeorge
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This salad is a good starting point, but it could be improved with some additional ingredients.


Car0l Betito
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This salad is okay, but I've had better.


Rajib Hoshan
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I wouldn't make this salad again. It's not worth the effort.


Kal alasle
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This salad was a bit disappointing. I thought the flavors would be more vibrant.


Abdul Amin
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I didn't like the dressing for this salad. It was too oily.


AAWARA YT
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The avocado in this salad was too ripe and it made the salad mushy.


Kevin Mejía
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This salad was a bit too bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning.


EDNA BELL
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I'm definitely making this salad again. It's a great addition to my summer menu.


Sojib Hossin
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Victoria López
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this salad. It's a great way to use up leftover shrimp.


Md Mafuz
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This was a great salad! I used grilled shrimp instead of boiled shrimp and it was even better.


Frankie DiMarzio
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I'm not a huge fan of avocado, but I loved this salad. The shrimp and tomato were cooked perfectly.


Bilal Zafar
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This salad is delicious! The dressing is perfect and the avocado adds a creamy texture.


Ibrahim Khadijat
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I love the combination of shrimp, avocado, and tomato in this salad. It's a refreshing and healthy meal.


Abass Mohammed
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This is one of my favorite summer salads. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Walter Maier
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's light, healthy, and packed with flavor.


gibson bundi
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party. The flavors of the shrimp, avocado, and tomato were perfectly balanced, and the dressing was light and refreshing.