Description
A vibrant and healthy Shrimp Avocado Salad packed with juicy shrimp, creamy avocado, crisp vegetables, and a zesty lime dressing—perfect for a light lunch or summer dinner.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shrimp, avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño if using.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use grilled shrimp for extra flavor.
- Best enjoyed fresh due to the avocado’s tendency to brown.
- Add mixed greens or romaine lettuce to make it more filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 140mg