Description
Avocado Salsa Shrimp Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that brings together the creaminess of ripe avocados, the zest of tangy salsa, and the succulence of shrimp. Perfect for a light lunch, dinner, or as an impressive appetizer for gatherings, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 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 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Season shrimp with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink. Remove from heat.
- Dice avocados, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion while shrimp cooks. Combine in a mixing bowl with cilantro.
- Add cooked shrimp to the bowl and squeeze lime juice over the mixture. Toss gently to combine and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 160mg