Shrimp Avocado Salad: The Best Fresh & Flavorful Bite at Home
A refreshing and delicious shrimp avocado salad perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add the shrimp. Cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes. Drain and cool.
- In a large bowl, combine shrimp, avocados, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately for best flavor.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the shrimp in lime juice for 15 minutes before cooking.
- Customize with additional vegetables or spices as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Shrimp, Avocado, Salad, Fresh, Flavorful