Description
Avocado Salsa Shrimp Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines the creamy texture of ripe avocados with succulent shrimp and zesty salsa. Ideal for any occasion, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also packed with nutritious ingredients.
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
- 1 lime, juiced
- 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 for serving
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Season the shrimp with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook the shrimp in the skillet for about 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- While cooking the shrimp, chop the avocados, tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, and cilantro.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked shrimp with all chopped vegetables. Squeeze lime juice over the mixture and add salsa. Toss gently until well combined.
- Serve immediately on its own or over mixed greens.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 180mg