Description
Avocado Salsa Shrimp Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that beautifully combines creamy avocado, succulent shrimp, and zesty salsa. This easy-to-make salad is perfect for busy weeknights, offering a satisfying meal packed with flavor without compromising on health. Whether served as a light lunch or a colorful appetizer at gatherings, this salad dazzles with its fresh ingredients and delightful textures. With just 20 minutes of prep and cooking time, you can enjoy a nutritious meal that appeals to seafood lovers and health enthusiasts alike.
Ingredients
- 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
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 cup fresh salsa and 2 cups mixed greens
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add shrimp seasoned with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine diced avocados, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Toss gently.
- Once cooked, let the shrimp cool slightly before adding it to the salad mixture along with salsa.
- Mix everything together carefully and serve immediately or over mixed greens.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 160mg