Description
Avocado Salsa Shrimp Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that perfectly balances the creamy richness of ripe avocados with the zesty flavors of fresh salsa and succulent shrimp. This salad is not only quick to prepare, taking just 20 minutes, but it also makes a delightful addition to any meal, whether it’s a light lunch, dinner, or a starter for entertaining guests. With its colorful ingredients and satisfying textures, each bite offers a burst of freshness that will leave your taste buds craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 ripe avocados (diced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- ½ cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 1 cucumber (diced)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 1 cup fresh salsa
- 2 cups mixed greens (optional for serving)
Instructions
- In a pan over medium heat, add olive oil and season shrimp with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until pink and opaque (about 5-7 minutes).
- While shrimp cooks, dice avocados, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion; chop cilantro and juice lime.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked shrimp with all prepared vegetables, salsa, and lime juice. Toss gently to mix.
- Serve immediately on its own or on a bed of mixed greens.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (230g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 170mg