Colorful vegetables, shrimp, avocado, and quinoa with balsamic dressing for a nourishing meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Seafood
01 - 7 oz large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - Pinch of salt and black pepper
→ Grains
04 - 1 cup cooked quinoa
→ Vegetables
05 - 1 cup broccoli florets
06 - 1 cup asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
07 - 1 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced
08 - 1 medium tomato, diced
09 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
→ Dressing
10 - 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
11 - 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
12 - 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
13 - Salt and pepper to taste
# Directions:
01 - Bring a small pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch the broccoli and asparagus for 2 to 3 minutes until just tender and bright green. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper, then sauté for 2 to 3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Set aside.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to create a homogeneous dressing.
04 - Divide the cooked quinoa between two serving bowls. Arrange the shrimp, blanched broccoli and asparagus, red cabbage, tomato, and avocado on top in colorful sections.
05 - Drizzle the balsamic dressing over the assembled bowls. Serve immediately.
