Loading...Don’t pass on this delicious and nutritious shrimp salad with California Avocados providing 100% DV vitamin A, 60% DV vitamin C, 28% Protein DV and 15% DV Iron.
Creamy California Avocado Mixed Greens with Shrimp
Total Time:
10min
Prep Time:
10min
Nutritional Highlights (per serving)
290
Calories
21
g
Total Fat
15
g
Total Carbs
14
g
Protein
95
mg
Cholesterol
Ingredients
Serves:
4
| Lemon-Garlic Cream Dressing: | ||
| 1/2 | cup | mayonnaise, light |
| 1/4 | cup | lemon juice, fresh |
| 2 | cloves garlic, medium, minced | |
| 3/4 | tsp. | salt |
| 3/4 | tsp. | black pepper, coarsely ground |
| 1/8 | tsp. | dried pepper flakes |
| Salad | ||
| 6 | cups | European blend or red leaf and romaine torn lettuce leaves, coarsely chopped |
| 1 | celery stalk, medium, thinly sliced | |
| 1/2 | cup | onion, red or white, thinly sliced (optional) |
| 1 1/2 | cups | shrimp, peeled and cooked, medium or large |
| 1 | ripe, Fresh California Avocado, seeded, peeled and chopped | |
| 8 | olives, pitted and halved |
As with all fruits and vegetables, wash avocados before cutting. Check out our tips for how to choose and use California Avocados
Instructions
- Whisk together dressing ingredients in a medium bowl.
- Place lettuce, celery, onion, and shrimp in a large salad bowl.
- Pour dressing over lettuce mixture; toss gently, yet thoroughly until well coated. Gently stir in avocado pieces and olives.
*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
PER SERVING
Calories 290
Total Fat 21 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 1.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat 11 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4 g
Total Carbs 15 g
Dietary Fiber 6 g
Total Sugar 2 g
Protein 14 g
Cholesterol 95 mg
Sodium 410 mg
Potassium 674 mg
Vitamin A 5105 mcg; Vitamin C 35 mg; Calcium 80 mg; Iron 3 mg; Vitamin D 86 mcg; Folate 168 mcg
% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 100%; Vitamin C 60%; Calcium 8%; Iron 15 %
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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