Description
Mexican-inspired shrimp avocado salad delivers zesty coastal flavors with fresh ingredients. Crisp greens, succulent shrimp, and creamy avocado create a light, refreshing meal perfect for summer dining.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
Produce:
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Dressing:
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Dice the ripe avocados and plump shrimp into uniform bite-sized pieces to ensure balanced flavor distribution.
- Slice cherry tomatoes and cucumber into thin, delicate rounds, creating a vibrant and textural base for the salad.
- Finely mince red onion to provide a sharp, pungent undertone without overwhelming the other ingredients.
- Craft a zesty vinaigrette by whisking fresh lime juice with extra virgin olive oil, allowing the citrus to brighten the seafood and vegetables.
- Season the dressing with sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to enhance the natural flavors of the ingredients.
- Gently fold the prepared vegetables and shrimp together, ensuring each component is evenly coated with the tangy dressing.
- Scatter freshly chopped cilantro leaves across the top, adding a fragrant herbaceous note to the dish.
- Refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to become crisp and refreshing.
- Serve chilled as a light summer appetizer or refreshing main course, perfect for warm afternoons.
Notes
- Select fresh, high-quality shrimp for the best flavor and texture in this light, refreshing salad.
- Use ripe but firm avocados to prevent the salad from becoming mushy and maintain a pleasant consistency.
- Quickly blanch shrimp to keep them tender and prevent overcooking, which can make them tough and rubbery.
- Adjust the dressing’s acidity by balancing lime juice with a touch of honey for those who prefer a slightly sweeter profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg