Description
Healthy Avocado Salsa Shrimp Salad is a refreshing dish perfect for warm days. This vibrant salad combines succulent shrimp, creamy avocado, and colorful veggies, all tossed in zesty lime juice. It’s not only visually appealing but also packed with nutrients, making it an ideal choice for a light lunch or dinner. Quick and easy to prepare, this salad celebrates the flavors of summer and can be enjoyed at home or during outdoor gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 ripe avocados (diced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 cup red onion (diced)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- Juice of 2 limes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp seasoned with salt and pepper. Sauté until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Chop avocados, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked shrimp with chopped ingredients.
- Squeeze lime juice over the mixture and gently stir to combine without mashing the avocado.
- Adjust seasoning with additional salt or lime juice if needed. Serve immediately or chill for 15 minutes for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg