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Avocado Shrimp Salad

Avocado Shrimp Salad: Fresh, Healthy, and Ultra-Delicious!

Enjoy a vibrant Avocado Shrimp Salad, perfect for warm days, featuring fresh ingredients and zesty flavor.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 pound Large Shrimp Peeled, deveined, and cooked.
  • 2 pieces Ripe Avocados Yielding slightly to pressure.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved or diced regular tomatoes are substitutes.
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion Can substitute with green onions.
  • 1 medium Cucumber English cucumber is ideal, regular cucumber is fine too.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro (or Parsley) Use parsley if a milder herb is preferred.
For the Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice (or Lemon Juice) Freshly squeezed is best.
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil Avocado oil can be a substitute.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Adjust to personal taste.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to personal taste.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder Optional.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional, adjust for spice preference.

Equipment

  • Medium pot
  • large mixing bowl
  • small bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Directions
  1. Bring a medium-sized pot of water to a rolling boil and cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes until they turn bright pink and opaque. Transfer to ice water.
  2. In a large bowl, combine diced avocados, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped red onion, diced cucumber, and chopped cilantro. Stir gently.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes until emulsified.
  4. Add chopped shrimp to the mixed vegetables and drizzle with dressing. Gently toss without mashing avocados.
  5. Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes before serving to meld flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 22gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Adjust seasoning as desired. Avocados should be ripe but not overly soft for best texture.

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