Quick Shrimp and Lime Salad for Two

This salad is our favorite quick meal when its just the two of us. Add bread to complete the meal. It's easy to substitute ingredients; try precooked shrimp thawed and soaked in lime juice or top with feta cheese.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 6 mins
• Total Time: 16 mins
• Calories: 563 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ¼ cup olive oil
• ground black pepper to taste
• 3 limes, juiced
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• kosher salt to taste
• ½ pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• ½ (6 ounce) can black olives, drained and rinsed
• 1 (8 ounce) package mixed salad greens (such as Dole® European Blend)
• 3 avocados, sliced
• 2 tomatoes, cut in wedges

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Marinate shrimp in 3 tablespoons of lime juice in a bowl, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard lime juice.

Step 2

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir shrimp until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, about 3 minutes per side.

Step 3

Combine 1/4 cup olive oil with 1 tablespoon lime juice in a bowl. Add onion, olives, garlic, pepper, and salt; stir dressing to combine.

Step 4

Divide greens, shrimp, avocados, tomatoes, and dressing between 2 large bowls; toss lightly.