Description
Mouthwatering Shrimp Avocado Salad combines zesty lime, succulent shrimp, and creamy avocado in a refreshing Mediterranean-inspired dish. Cool ingredients dance together, promising a perfect balance of flavors that will delight you at first bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Produce and Herbs:
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
Seasoning and Oil:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare a spacious mixing vessel and delicately layer the succulent shrimp, creamy avocado chunks, vibrant cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and crisp cucumber pieces.
- Enhance the salad’s brightness by cascading fresh lime juice and premium olive oil across the ingredients.
- Execute a gentle folding technique, ensuring the avocado remains intact and each component is evenly coated with the citrusy dressing.
- Elevate the flavor profile by sprinkling quality sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Introduce a final flourish of finely chopped cilantro, scattering the verdant herb across the salad’s surface to provide an aromatic and visually appealing garnish.
- Serve the salad immediately to preserve the ingredients’ optimal texture and temperature, allowing the harmonious blend of flavors to shine.
Notes
- Choose fresh, high-quality shrimp for the best flavor and texture in this vibrant salad.
- Dice avocado just before serving to prevent browning and maintain its creamy, green appearance.
- Select ripe but firm cherry tomatoes for a burst of sweetness and bright color contrast.
- Chill ingredients beforehand for a refreshing, cool summer dish that’s perfect for hot days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg