Enjoy healthy salad as a light meal for pool party - Shrimp & Avocado Salad

Shrimp & Avocado Salad

As summer approaches, move your meal outdoors to appease a summer palate.

Peppery fresh radishes complement sweet shrimp and creamy avocado in this quick salad. Enjoy this healthy salad as a light meal for pool party.

Ingredients

1 pound large peeled, deveined cooked shrimp, coarsely chopped

3 small ripe avocados, cubed

½ cup thinly sliced radishes

¼ cup thinly sliced scallions

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

¼ cup fresh lime juice

1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger

2 teaspoons granulated sugar

¾ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper

12 cups mixed greens or chopped romaine lettuce

Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

Directions

Step 1

Gently stir shrimp, avocados, radishes and scallions together in a medium bowl. Whisk oil, lime juice, ginger, sugar, salt and crushed red pepper in a small bowl. Pour the dressing over the shrimp mixture; gently stir to coat well. Divide greens (or lettuce) among 6 plates; top evenly with the shrimp mixture and garnish with cilantro, if desired.

Per Serving:

367 calories; fat 25g; cholesterol 160mg; sodium 480mg; carbohydrates 17g; dietary fiber 9g; protein 21g; sugars 5g; niacin equivalents 4mg; saturated fat 4g; vitamin a iu 3428IU; potassium 668mg.