Description
This Zesty Lime Shrimp and Avocado Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that combines the succulent taste of shrimp with creamy avocados, tangy lime juice, and a medley of fresh vegetables and spices. Perfect for a light and healthy meal or a vibrant side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp Salad:
- 1 pound cooked shrimp (peeled, deveined, and tails removed)
- 2 ripe avocados (diced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- ¼ cup red onion (finely chopped)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Lime Dressing:
- juice of 2 limes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- salt and black pepper to taste
- optional: sliced jalapeño or crushed red pepper for heat
Instructions
- Prepare Salad: In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, diced avocados, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Combine: Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine, being careful not to mash the avocados.
- Chill or Serve: Chill for 15–20 minutes to allow flavors to meld, or serve immediately. Garnish with optional jalapeño slices or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for extra zing.
Notes
- For best results, use freshly squeezed lime juice.
- You can substitute cooked grilled shrimp for extra smoky flavor.
- This salad is delicious on its own or served in lettuce cups or with tortilla chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Main Course
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1¼ cups
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
