Description
This Avocado Shrimp Salad with Fresh Salsa is a light, flavorful dish perfect for a quick lunch, dinner, or appetizer. It combines juicy shrimp, creamy avocado, crisp vegetables, and a zesty salsa-lime dressing for a refreshing, nutrient-packed meal.
Ingredients
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1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
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2 ripe avocados, diced
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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½ cup red onion, finely chopped
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1 cucumber, diced
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¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
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1 lime, juiced
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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1 cup fresh salsa (homemade or store-bought)
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2 cups mixed greens (optional, for serving)
Instructions
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Cook the Shrimp:
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season shrimp with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2–3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. -
Chop the Shrimp:
Once cooled, cut the shrimp into bite-sized pieces. Set aside. -
Prepare the Vegetables:
Dice avocados and cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and finely chop the red onion. Place all vegetables in a large mixing bowl. -
Add the Shrimp:
Add chopped shrimp to the bowl with the prepared vegetables. -
Make the Dressing:
In a small bowl, stir together the fresh salsa and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste. -
Assemble the Salad:
Pour the salsa-lime dressing over the shrimp and vegetable mixture. Toss gently until everything is well coated. -
Serve:
Serve immediately, either on its own or over a bed of mixed greens. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 375
- Fat: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Protein: 25g