Description
Looking for a delicious summer salad recipe? Try this Avocado Salsa Shrimp Salad today! Enjoy a refreshing and satisfying dish.
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)
- 2 cups mixed greens (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Step 1- Prepare the Shrimp: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the shrimp with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they turn pink and opaque. Remove from the heat and let them cool slightly. Once cooled, chop the shrimp into bite-sized pieces and set them aside.
- Step 2– Prepare the Salad: Dice the avocados, chop the red onion, and slice the cherry tomatoes and cucumber. Place all the vegetables in a large mixing bowl. Add the chopped shrimp to the bowl with the vegetables.
- Step 3- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, mix the fresh salsa with the lime juice. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Step 4– Assemble the Salad: Pour the salsa dressing over the shrimp and vegetable mixture. Toss gently to combine and coat everything evenly. If desired, serve the salad on a bed of mixed greens. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately.
Notes
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Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg