Description
A vibrant and refreshing salad featuring shrimp, creamy avocado, and fresh vegetables, perfect for hot days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (450 g) shrimp, peeled, deveined, cooked
- 2 large ripe avocados, cubed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ English cucumber, diced
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 large lime
- 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt (optional)
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: If using raw shrimp, add to boiling salted water for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque. Strain and cool.
- Chop the Veggies: Dice the avocados, cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and finely dice the red onion.
- Mix the Dressing: In a bowl, whisk olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, and Greek yogurt (if using). Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine the Ingredients: In a large bowl, toss shrimp, avocados, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and herbs. Drizzle with dressing and mix gently.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste your salad and adjust lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper as needed.
- Plate for Presentation: Serve on a large plate or bowl, garnish with cilantro and a drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
For variations, consider adding spicy jalapeños, fruits like mango, or even serving it over quinoa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: shrimp salad, healthy salad, avocado recipe, quick recipe, summer dish