Salada de Camarão

Salada de Camarão is a refreshing Brazilian shrimp salad that combines succulent shrimp with vibrant vegetables and a zesty dressing. It's a light yet satisfying dish, perfect for a healthy meal or appetizer.

Ingredients

• Shrimp (peeled and deveined) - 200 grams
• Mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, and romaine) - 100 grams
• Cherry tomatoes (halved) - 100 grams
• Cucumber (diced) - 1 medium
• Red onion (thinly sliced) - 1/4 medium
• Avocado (diced) - 1 medium
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Lime juice - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic (minced) - 1 clove
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Fresh cilantro (chopped) - 2 tablespoons

Steps

1. In a medium pot, bring salted water to a boil and add the shrimp. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until they turn pink and opaque. Drain and set aside to cool.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and avocado.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
4. Add the cooled shrimp to the salad mixture and drizzle with the dressing. Toss gently to combine.
5. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

• Calories: 330
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 500 mg
• Cholesterol: 150 mg
• Total Fat: 22 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, promoting muscle health and recovery.
• Rich in antioxidants and vitamins from the fresh vegetables.

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