Spicy Shrimp and Avocado Salad with Tahini Dressing

A tasty paleo salad full of nutritious ingredients and lots of flavor is this spicy shrimp and avocado salad with tahini dressing. It's the ideal balance of creamy, fresh, and spicy, making it a filling and healthy dinner choice.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 avocados, sliced
• 4 cups mixed greens
• 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup cucumber, sliced
• 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Salt and pepper to taste
• For the Tahini Dressing:
• 1/4 cup tahini
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

In a bowl, combine the shrimp, olive oil, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper

Toss to coat the shrimp evenly

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the seasoned shrimp

Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they turn pink and opaque

Remove from heat and set aside

In a separate bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, water, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to make the dressing

In a large salad bowl, arrange the mixed greens, sliced avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and fresh cilantro

Top the salad with the cooked shrimp

Drizzle the tahini dressing over the salad

Toss everything together gently to coat the salad evenly with the dressing

Serve immediately and enjoy!