Description
Elevate your meal prep with this vibrant Shrimp Avocado Salad, ready in just 20 minutes! This refreshing dish is a delightful combination of juicy shrimp and creamy avocados, tossed in a zesty lime dressing. It’s not only low-carb and high in protein but also bursting with fresh flavors. Perfect for light lunches, dinner parties, or as an impressive appetizer, this salad showcases colorful ingredients that are sure to impress your guests. Customize it with your favorite veggies or enjoy it on its own for a nutritious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large cooked shrimp (thawed)
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- ¼ red onion (diced)
- 2 ripe avocados (sliced)
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
Instructions
- Thaw the shrimp by running cold water over them for 5–10 minutes or by placing them in the fridge overnight. Drain and pat dry.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Add the thawed shrimp to the dressing along with shredded lettuce and diced red onions; toss gently.
- Arrange sliced avocados around the shrimp mixture and garnish with chopped cilantro.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 170mg