Description
Avocado shrimp salad is a vibrant and healthy dish that pairs creamy avocados with succulent shrimp, fresh vegetables, and a zesty lime dressing. This delightful salad is perfect for lunch or as an impressive centerpiece for dinner parties. Bursting with flavor and nutrition, it offers a refreshing mix of textures in every bite. Ready in just 15 minutes, this simple recipe makes healthy eating enjoyable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes until they turn pink and opaque. Remove from heat to cool.
- 2. In a large bowl, combine the diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, and diced cucumber.
- 3. Once the shrimp have cooled, add them to the bowl along with the lime juice.
- 4. Gently toss all ingredients together without mashing the avocado.
- 5. Season with salt and pepper to taste; serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 180mg