Description
Mediterranean Keto Shrimp Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that’s perfect for warm days or gatherings. Bursting with lively flavors from fresh vegetables and creamy avocado, this salad not only satisfies your cravings but also aligns perfectly with your keto lifestyle. Whether you’re looking for a quick lunch, a light dinner, or an impressive side dish for a barbecue, this salad is versatile enough to fit any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound medium-sized shrimp (cooked or raw)
- 7 ounces English cucumber, diced
- 2 ounces red onion, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 5 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- If using raw shrimp, boil water in a pot and cook shrimp until pink (about 2-3 minutes). Drain and chop into bite-size pieces. If using pre-cooked shrimp, chop directly.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt (1/4 teaspoon), and pepper until well combined.
- In a large serving bowl, combine diced cucumber, red onion, avocado, and prepared shrimp; mix gently.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad mixture and toss until well coated. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to one day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 160mg