Honey Lime Shrimp Salad: A Refreshing Delight Awaits!
A refreshing and zesty salad featuring succulent shrimp tossed in a honey lime dressing, perfect for a light meal or appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, and olive oil.
- Add shrimp to the bowl and toss to coat. Let marinate for 15 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and cooked through.
- In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
- Add the cooked shrimp on top of the salad.
- Drizzle with any remaining honey lime dressing and season with salt and pepper.
- Toss gently and serve immediately.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding cilantro or jalapeños.
- This salad can be served warm or cold.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg