15-Minute Shrimp and Avocado Salad

June 24, 2013

I found this recipe at WHFoods and changed things around to my liking. It turned out DELICIOUS and it was super quick!

http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2012/01/15-minute-shrimp-and-avacado-salad.html

1 lb cooked medium sized shrimp (buy still frozen if possible for freshness), remove tails - or buy them with the tail already removed.
1 medium-sized tomato, seeded and chopped
3 green onions, chopped
1 large clove garlic, pressed
2 TBS fresh lemon juice
2 TBS balsamic vinegar
1 large firm avocado, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 TBS chopped cilantro
1 TBS chopped fresh mint
3 TBS chopped Pecans
salt and pepper to taste
pinch red pepper flakes
extra virgin olive oil to taste
1 head small romaine lettuce (I used a mix bag of romaine)

Make sure shrimp is completely unfrozen if you buy it already cooked. Pat it dry with paper towels. Mix all ingredients, except lettuce, in a bowl. For optimum flavor, marinate in refrigerator for 15...
See the full directions on my site

Nutritions

Calories
215

Sodium
644mg
26% DV

Fat
6g
10% DV

Protein
17g
35% DV

Carbs
17g
5% DV

Fiber
4g
19% DV