Description
Zesty “Shrimp and Avocado Salad with Miso Dressing” promises a delightful fusion of fresh seafood and creamy avocado. Crisp greens drizzled with umami-rich miso dressing offer a perfect summer meal that refreshes and satisfies.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) cooked, peeled, and deveined shrimp
Produce and Salad Components:
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 4 cups mixed greens or chopped romaine
- 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or mint (optional)
- 1 small garlic clove, grated
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
Dressing and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons white miso paste
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
- 1–2 tablespoons water (to thin, as needed)
Instructions
- Prepare the vibrant miso dressing by blending miso paste, rice vinegar, and lime juice in a mixing container, creating a harmonious base with sesame and olive oils.
- Incorporate honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger into the dressing, whisking thoroughly to emulsify the ingredients.
- Gradually add water, stirring until the dressing reaches a silky, pourable consistency that will elegantly coat the salad components.
- Select plump, cooked shrimp and arrange them in a spacious mixing bowl alongside creamy avocado chunks.
- Enhance the salad with crisp mixed greens, thinly sliced cucumber, julienned carrots, and delicate red onion slivers.
- Optional fresh herbs can be scattered throughout to elevate the salad’s aromatic profile.
- Pour the prepared miso dressing over the salad ingredients, using gentle folding motions to ensure even distribution without bruising the delicate components.
- Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds across the surface for a nutty crunch and visual appeal.
- Serve the salad immediately to preserve the fresh textures and vibrant flavors of the ingredients.
Notes
- Adjust miso dressing consistency by adding water gradually, ensuring a smooth and balanced flavor profile that coats ingredients evenly.
- Opt for fresh, high-quality shrimp and ripe avocados to enhance the salad’s taste and texture, creating a more vibrant dish.
- Customize the salad by substituting greens with spinach or arugula, or adding protein alternatives like grilled tofu for a vegetarian option.
- Chill ingredients before mixing to maintain crispness and prevent avocado from browning, resulting in a refreshing and visually appealing salad.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 44 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 32 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg