Description
Shrimp and Avocado Salad with Miso Dressing is a vibrant, refreshing dish that combines succulent shrimp, creamy avocado, and crisp vegetables, all drizzled with a zesty miso dressing. This easy-to-make salad is perfect for light lunches or festive dinners, offering a delightful balance of flavors and textures that impresses at any gathering. Packed with healthy ingredients, it’s not only visually stunning but also a nutritious meal your guests will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp white miso paste
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp honey or agave syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, drizzle olive oil. Add shrimp seasoned with salt and pepper. Cook until pink (about 6 minutes total), then set aside.
- Dice avocados, slice cucumber, and halve cherry tomatoes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together miso paste, olive oil, honey/agave syrup, lime juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine shrimp, avocado, cucumber, and tomatoes. Drizzle with the dressing and gently toss until coated.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 190mg