Avocado Salsa Shrimp Salad
Avocado Salsa Shrimp Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines succulent shrimp with creamy avocado, zesty lime, and colorful veggies. Perfect for summer gatherings or a quick weeknight dinner, this salad bursts with flavor and nutrition. With its eye-catching presentation and delightful taste, it’s sure to impress your guests while keeping the preparation simple and enjoyable.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 ripe avocados (diced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 medium cucumber (diced)
- 1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup cilantro (finely chopped)
Instructions
- 1. Boil salted water in a pot and add shrimp. Cook until pink, about 3 minutes. Drain and cool.
- 2. While shrimp cools, chop the avocados, halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and slice the red onion.
- 3. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice with salt and pepper for dressing.
- 4. In a large bowl, combine cooked shrimp, chopped veggies, and dressing. Toss gently to combine.
- 5. Serve immediately in bowls or plates; garnish with extra cilantro if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 170mg