Description
Avocado Salsa Shrimp Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that perfectly marries the creamy texture of avocado with the zesty kick of fresh salsa and succulent shrimp. This salad is not only quick to prepare—taking just 20 minutes—but also incredibly versatile, making it ideal for a light lunch, dinner, or as an eye-catching appetizer at gatherings. The combination of fresh ingredients creates a delightful burst of flavor in every bite. Whether you serve it on its own or alongside your favorite sides, this salad is sure to impress.
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
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup fresh salsa (store-bought or homemade)
- Optional: 2 cups mixed greens
Instructions
- In a medium skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add shrimp and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until pink and opaque (about 4–5 minutes). Remove from heat.
- In a large bowl, combine diced avocados, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, and cilantro. Squeeze lime juice over the mixture.
- Gently fold in the cooked shrimp and fresh salsa.
- Serve immediately over mixed greens or in lettuce wraps for a fun twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 180mg