Shrimp Avocado Salad
Shrimp avocado salad is a refreshing summer dish that combines juicy shrimp, creamy avocado, and colorful veggies for a delightful burst of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 ripe avocados (diced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup cucumber (diced)
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro or parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Cook shrimp in boiling salted water until pink (3-4 minutes). Drain and cool.
- Chop avocados, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled shrimp, chopped veggies, and herbs. Pour dressing over and gently toss.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 162mg