Description
A refreshing and satisfying Shrimp Avocado Salad bursting with flavors of lime, garlic, and cilantro. This easy no-cook salad is perfect for a quick and healthy meal.
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 1 lb cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/3 cup red onion, finely sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
For the Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Prepare the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine shrimp, avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
- Toss and Serve: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat. Serve immediately or chill for 10–15 minutes for enhanced flavor.
Notes
- This salad is best served fresh.
- For added crunch, serve over a bed of romaine or with tortilla chips.
- You can also add corn or cucumber for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad portion
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
