Shrimp Avocado Salad Recipe
A refreshing and healthy Shrimp Avocado Salad featuring tender boiled shrimp, creamy avocados, cherry tomatoes, and a zesty lime-cilantro dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or a nutritious appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
Vegetables & Herbs
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, finely chopped (Optional for heat)
Dressing
- 1 lime, juiced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Boil the shrimp: In a medium pot, bring water to a boil with a pinch of salt. Add the shrimp once boiling and cook for 3-5 minutes until the shrimp are pink and opaque. Drain and let cool.
- Prepare the salad base: In a large mixing bowl, combine diced avocados, halved cherry tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, and chopped fresh cilantro.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and finely chopped jalapeño if using, to add heat.
- Toss the salad: Add the cooled shrimp to the bowl with vegetables, then drizzle the dressing over everything. Gently toss to combine without mashing the avocado.
- Serve: Serve immediately on a plate for fresh flavors, or refrigerate up to 30 minutes for a chilled salad option.
Notes
- For extra heat, keep the jalapeño seeds in the dressing.
- Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor.
- To save time, you can purchase pre-cooked shrimp and skip boiling.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be chilled briefly for enhanced flavor melding.
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