Description
Savor the vibrant flavors of this Shrimp Avocado Salad, featuring succulent shrimp, creamy avocado, and colorful vegetables. This refreshing dish is perfect for sunny picnics or cozy dinners, delivering a delightful balance of textures and tastes. Quick to prepare and customizable, it’s sure to impress at any gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 ripe avocados (diced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 medium cucumber (diced)
- 1/4 red onion (thinly sliced)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque. Drain and let cool.
- Chop avocados, dice cucumber, halve cherry tomatoes, and slice red onion.
- In a large bowl, mix cooled shrimp with diced vegetables.
- Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the mixture. Season with salt and pepper; gently toss.
- Refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to enhance flavors before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 160mg