Avocado Salsa Shrimp Salad
Avocado Salsa Shrimp Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that brings together tender shrimp, creamy avocados, zesty lime, and colorful vegetables. Perfect for summer gatherings or a light lunch, this salad delivers a delightful explosion of flavors while being easy to prepare. Whether enjoyed as a main dish or a side, it’s sure to impress your guests and brighten up your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sauteing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Season shrimp with salt and pepper before cooking for 3-4 minutes until pink and opaque.
- While the shrimp cook, chop avocados, halve cherry tomatoes, chop cilantro, and slice red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, more olive oil, salt, and pepper; add chili powder if desired.
- Combine cooked shrimp with chopped vegetables in a large bowl. Drizzle dressing over the top.
- Gently toss the salad to combine without mashing the avocados.
- Serve immediately or chill for up to an hour.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 180mg