Citrus-Ginger Shrimp Salad with Avocado

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-17 · Updated 2026-04-17

A vibrant, protein-packed salad with plump shrimp, zesty citrus, and creamy avocado, perfect for warm summer days. This american-inspired salads ready in about 30 minutes pairs Shrimp, Lemon, Lime into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 12 oz Shrimp
• 1 Lemon
• 1 Lime
• 1 Avocado
• 4 cups Mixed greens
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 Cucumber
• 1/4 cup Red onion
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tbsp Honey
• 1 tsp Fresh ginger
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper
• 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp minced fresh ginger, the zest and juice of 1 lemon, and the juice of 1 lime until emulsified. Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Cook 12 oz peeled and deveined shrimp in a skillet over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque, then transfer to a plate to cool.
3. Step 3: In a large bowl, combine 4 cups mixed greens, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/2 diced cucumber, and 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion. Add the cooled shrimp and 1 diced avocado, then pour the dressing over and toss gently to coat.