Description
Looking for a quick, colorful, and delicious recipe that’s perfect for any meal? This Mediterranean Shrimp and Avocado Salad combines fresh vegetables, juicy shrimp, creamy avocado, and tangy feta in a zesty lemon-garlic dressing. Whether you’re after a healthy snack, a light lunch, or a satisfying low-carb dinner idea, this easy recipe is bursting with bold Mediterranean flavors and ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 pinch red pepper flakes
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cucumber, sliced
0.25 red onion, thinly sliced
1 avocado, diced
0.5 cup feta cheese, cubed or crumbled
0.33 cup Kalamata olives
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil (for dressing)
1 clove garlic, minced (for dressing)
0.25 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Season the shrimp with olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
2. Heat a skillet and sear shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and slightly crisped. Set aside.
3. Prepare the vegetables: halve tomatoes, slice cucumber and onion, cube avocado, and chop parsley.
4. Make the dressing by whisking together lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
5. In a large bowl, combine shrimp, veggies, feta, and olives. Drizzle with dressing.
6. Gently toss until evenly coated.
7. Garnish with extra parsley and lemon wedges. Serve immediately or slightly chilled.
Notes
Always pat shrimp dry before cooking to avoid excess moisture.
Add avocado and dressing right before serving for best texture.
You can double the recipe easily for a larger crowd or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Pan-seared
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: quick salad, healthy dinner, shrimp avocado salad, low carb salad, Mediterranean salad