Avocado and Shrimp Salad – A Delicious Step-by-Step Recipe

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The harmonious combination of flavors has made shrimp and avocado a winning duo for appetizers. This salad is quite light, yet very satisfying and perfect for any time of year. It can be served on plates or in wide glasses. We're sharing a great, tried-and-tested recipe!

Prep time: 20 minutes.
Servings: 4.

Ingredients

• 2 avocados;
• 350-400 g peeled shrimp;
• 100 g mixed salad greens;
• 12 cherry tomatoes;
• 1 cucumber;
• 2 tablespoons olive oil;
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice;
• 1 teaspoon whole grain mustard;
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper;
• 1/2 teaspoon salt;
• vegetable oil for frying.

Step-by-step recipe

1. Wash and dry the mixed salad greens. Cut the avocado and cucumber into large pieces, and halve the cherry tomatoes.
2. Sauté the shrimp for 2 minutes in a preheated pan with a little vegetable oil, then let them cool slightly.
3. For the dressing, mix olive oil with lemon juice, whole grain mustard, ground black pepper, and salt.
4. Combine the mixed salad greens, avocado, cucumber, tomatoes, and shrimp. Pour the prepared dressing over the salad and gently mix before serving.