Description
Avocado Salsa Shrimp Salad combines fresh, vibrant ingredients for a delicious and satisfying meal. This refreshing dish features succulent shrimp, creamy avocado, and zesty salsa, making it perfect for quick lunches or as an impressive appetizer at gatherings. With its colorful presentation and healthy profile, this salad is sure to please guests and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cucumber, diced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup fresh salsa (store-bought or homemade)
- Optional: 2 cups mixed greens
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sprinkle in garlic powder along with salt and pepper.
- Cook the shrimp for about 2-3 minutes per side until they turn pink and opaque. Remove from heat and let cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine diced avocados, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, and cilantro. Drizzle with lime juice.
- Once cooled, add shrimp to the vegetable mixture along with salsa. Toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately on its own or over mixed greens.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 170mg