Description
This Zesty Lime Shrimp and Avocado Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish perfect for a light main course or a side. The combination of shrimp, creamy avocado, and tangy lime creates a delicious and satisfying salad that is quick and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
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Shrimp Salad:
- 1 pound cooked shrimp (peeled, deveined, and tails removed)
- 2 ripe avocados (diced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 jalapeño (seeded and finely chopped, optional)
Lime Dressing:
- juice of 2 limes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the cooked shrimp, diced avocados, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño if using.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Toss and Serve: Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine without mashing the avocado. Serve immediately as a light main dish or chilled as a side.
Notes
- For extra flavor, chill the salad for 30 minutes before serving.
- This dish pairs well with tortilla chips, lettuce wraps, or as a taco filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad, Main Course
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
