Shrimp & Avocado Quinoa Salad
A bright, refreshing salad that delivers clean protein, healthy fats, and fibre in one balanced bowl. Succulent shrimp provide essential minerals like zinc and selenium to support immunity and hormone health, while creamy avocado offers nourishing monounsaturated fats that stabilise blood sugar and keep you satisfied. Quinoa adds slow‑release energy and complete plant protein, and the mix of fresh vegetables brings antioxidants that help calm inflammation. It’s a light yet deeply nourishing meal that supports steady energy, digestion, and overall wellbeing.
Ingredients
- 340 g large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 avocados (diced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cucumber (diced)
- ¼ cup red onion (finely chopped)
- ¼ cup cilantro (finely chopped)
- 1 cup quinoa (cooked)
Instructions
- Season the shrimp with sea salt and black pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2- 3 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque. Remove from heat and let cool while you prepare the dressing.
- Whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
- Combine the cooked shrimp, diced avocados, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, fresh cilantro and cooked quinoa in a large bowl.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve and enjoy.
Notes
- Shrimp: Low in calories and rich in protein and omega-3 fatty acids. It’s also a great source of essential nutrients like selenium and vitamin B12.
- No Shrimp: Alternatively, you can use scallops, which are similarly low in calories and high in protein and nutrients, offering comparable nutrition benefits.
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My Sacred Plate is created by Jennifer Tak, an Integrative Health & Somatic Integration Practitioner exploring food, energy, and wellbeing. My Sacred Plate is where clean eating meets simplicity — offering flexible, nourishing recipes designed to support everyday balance.
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