Shrimp And Avocado Salad With Miso Dressing
Course: LunchCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy4
servings15
minutes15
minutes1
hour10
minutesThis spicy shrimp and avocado salad has cucumbers, spinach, shrimp, and avocado with a creamy miso dressing. Awesome healthy lunch!
Ingredients
- For the salad:
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 pound raw shrimp, tails removed
1/2 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 1/2 cups sliced avocados (2 small)
1 cucumber
4 cups chopped spinach or baby kale
Fresh chopped cilantro for topping
Peanuts for topping
- For the dressing:
1 1-inch piece of fresh peeled ginger
3 tablespoons oil
3 tablespoons lime juice (more to taste)
2 tablespoons agave nectar
1 1/2 tablespoons white miso (it’s like a paste – you can buy it at many regular grocery stores)
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
- Heat the butter in a small skillet over medium high heat. Add the garlic and shrimp; sprinkle with the chili powder and cayenne directly in the pan. Saute for a few minutes on each side until the shrimp are no longer clear and have a nice golden color on the outside.
- Cut the avocados in half; cut lines through the avocado vertically and horizontally and scoop the flesh out with a spoon (like this). Peel and dice the cucumber. Chop the spinach or baby kale into small bite sized pieces. Arrange in a bowl with the shrimp.
- Puree all the dressing ingredients together in a food processor until smooth. Taste and adjust to your preferences. Pour the dressing over the salad and serve immediately (or store the individual parts separately in the refrigerator until ready to serve). Top with fresh cilantro and peanuts for crunch.
Notes
- Use more shrimp to make it more shrimpy! Use less avocado to cut the fat down.
Nutrition Facts
4 servings per container
- Amount Per ServingCalories332
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat
36.1g
56%
- Cholesterol 95mg 32%
- Sodium 254.2mg 11%
- Total Carbohydrate
20.9g
7%
- Dietary Fiber 6.3g 26%
- Sugars 8.9g
- Protein 15g 30%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
