Shrimp Taco Salad with Avocado Lime Dressing
Sauté shrimp with taco spices and serve over greens with corn, tomatoes, and a quick avocado-lime dressing.

Total
30 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 12 oz Shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tsp Taco seasoning
- 2 tbsp Lime juice
- 1 medium Avocado
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (plain)
- 2 tbsp Cilantro, chopped(optional)
- 6 cups Romaine or mixed salad greens
- 1/2 cup Corn kernels
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup Red onion, thinly sliced(optional)
- 1/4 tsp Salt(optional)
- 1/8 tsp Black pepper(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Prep the salad: place greens in two bowls. Add corn, tomatoes, and (if using) red onion.
- 2
Make the avocado-lime dressing: blend or mash avocado with Greek yogurt, lime juice, cilantro (if using), and a pinch of salt and pepper until smooth.
- 3
Cook the shrimp: heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and sprinkle with taco seasoning. Sauté 2–3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through (about 6–10 minutes total).
- 4
Assemble: divide shrimp over the greens. Drizzle with avocado-lime dressing and serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
520
26% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 40 g |
| Carbohydrate | 22 g |
| Fat | 30 g |
| Fiber | 10 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 980 mg |
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