Description
Avocado Salsa Shrimp Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish combining succulent shrimp, creamy avocado, and zesty salsa ingredients. It’s a perfect light meal or appetizer packed with flavor and healthy fats.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Mixed greens or lettuce, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine shrimp, diced avocados, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño (if using).
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the shrimp mixture and gently toss to coat.
- Serve immediately on its own or over a bed of mixed greens or lettuce.
- Optional: chill for 15–30 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor.
Notes
- Use pre-cooked or quickly sautéed shrimp for convenience.
- Add corn or black beans for extra texture and flavor.
- Best enjoyed fresh due to the avocado.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 145mg