Instant favorite! This is very much like a favorite salad from Mazatlan, Mexico. Such fresh taste from an unexpected texture and flavor combination. I have subbed shrimpmeat (salad shrimp) for the large shrimp. Guests and family all love this dish, which is a regular on our table.
Shrimp, Grapefruit, and Avocado Salad
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 224
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated fat: 2g
- Monounsaturated fat: 6g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Carbohydrate: 14g
- Fiber: 5g
- Cholesterol: 166mg
- Iron: 4mg
- Sodium: 341mg
- Calcium: 71mg
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups red grapefruit sections (about 2 grapefruits)
- 3/4 pound large shrimp, cooked, peeled, and deveined
- 1 tablespoon fresh grapefruit juice
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 4 cups slivered romaine lettuce hearts
- 1 avocado, peeled and cubed (about 1 cup)
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
Preparation
- Combine grapefruit sections and shrimp in a medium bowl, and set aside. In a small bowl, whisk together grapefruit juice, oil, salt, pepper, and sugar.
- Place the lettuce in a large bowl, and drizzle with dressing, tossing gently to coat; divide among 4 plates. Divide shrimp mixture, avocado, and chives among salads.
Shrimp, Grapefruit, and Avocado Salad Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Salads
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining, Make-Ahead, No-Cook, Quick/Easy
- CUISINE: American, Caribbean
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Shellfish
- OCCASION: Winter
- PUBLICATION: Health
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