Description
This Shrimp Avocado Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The combination of tender shrimp, creamy avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, and zesty dressing creates a delicious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 lb cooked shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 ripe avocados (diced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 small red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- salt and pepper to taste
- optional: 1 jalapeño (seeded and finely chopped)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked shrimp, diced avocados, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper until well blended.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
- If using jalapeño, mix it in for a little kick.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving for enhanced flavor.
Notes
- Use freshly cooked shrimp for the best flavor, or thaw pre-cooked frozen shrimp for convenience.
- This salad is also great served over greens, in lettuce cups, or with tortilla chips for a refreshing appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American, Latin-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
