Description
This Avocado Salsa Shrimp Salad is a fresh, zesty, and flavor-packed dish perfect for a light lunch or a vibrant main course. Combining tender cooked shrimp with creamy avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp red onion, and a tangy lime dressing, it offers a delightful blend of textures and Mexican-inspired flavors. Served over mixed greens or romaine lettuce, it’s a nutritious, easy-to-make salad that’s naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and perfect for those seeking a low-carb, paleo-friendly option.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb cooked shrimp (peeled, deveined, and tails removed)
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/3 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 jalapeño, finely diced (optional)
Dressing
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 2 limes
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
To Serve
- Mixed greens or romaine lettuce
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the cooked shrimp, diced avocados, halved cherry tomatoes, finely diced red onion, chopped cilantro, and jalapeño if using, being careful to keep the avocado intact.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lime juice, salt, and black pepper to create a zesty dressing.
- Toss Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to coat evenly, ensuring the avocado pieces remain whole and creamy.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the salad and add more salt or pepper if needed to suit your preference.
- Serve: Serve immediately over a bed of mixed greens or romaine lettuce for a refreshing, light meal. Optionally, chill the salad for 20-30 minutes before serving for extra flavor.
Notes
- For extra flavor, chill the salad for 20–30 minutes before serving.
- You can add black beans or corn for more texture and variety.
- Be gentle when folding to avoid mashing the avocado.
- This salad is best eaten fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 170 mg
