Lettuce Shrimp Avocado Salad

This avocado shrimp salad recipe with lettuce and tomato, is THE BEST healthy salad meal. Perfect for lunch or any night of the week!

Ingredients:

• The salad
• 1 lb. (450g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 2 cups shredded lettuce
• 1 avocado, thinly sliced
• 1/2 yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 small red bell pepper, diced
• 1 green onion, sliced
• Fresh chopped cilantro

The Old Bay dressing

• 1/3 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
• 1 1/2 teaspoon Sriracha
• 3/4 teaspoon fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon low sodium Old Bay seasoning, plus more for serving
• Kosher salt (optional)

Instructions:

1. Make the dressing: Whisk together mayo, Sriracha, lime juice, Old Bay, and 1 teaspoon water. Season with salt, if desired.
2. In a large bowl or shallow plate, seasoning shrimp with paprika, cumin, and garlic powder. Stir until well combined.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook seasoned shrimp on both sides, stirring occasionally, until opaque and cooked through, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove to a plate and set aside.
4. Assemble the salad: Add lettuce, bell pepper, onion, green onion, avocado, cilantro and shrimp to a salad bowl. Drizzle with the dressing and toss to combine. Serve immediately with more of the dressing and a sprinkle of old bay seasoning, if you like. Enjoy!