Description
Zesty Lime Shrimp and Avocado Salad is a vibrant, no-cook dish that bursts with fresh flavors, perfect for warm weather dining. This salad combines succulent shrimp with creamy avocado, juicy tomatoes, and a zesty lime dressing, making it a refreshing choice for summer picnics, light lunches, or appetizers. With its healthy ingredients and quick preparation time, this delightful salad will become your go-to recipe to impress family and friends while keeping meals light and nutritious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt (black pepper to taste)
- 1 lb jumbo cooked shrimp (peeled and chopped)
- 1 medium tomato (diced)
- 1 medium Hass avocado (diced)
- 1 jalapeño (seeds removed, finely diced)
- 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Marinate the onions: In a small bowl, mix chopped red onion, lime juice, olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper. Allow to marinate for at least 5 minutes.
- Combine the main ingredients: In a large bowl, add chopped shrimp, diced avocado, diced tomato, and diced jalapeño. Mix well.
- Combine everything: Pour the marinated onion mixture over the shrimp mixture. Add chopped cilantro and gently toss until evenly coated. Adjust salt and pepper to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 170mg