Description
Avocado Salsa Shrimp Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that combines succulent shrimp with a medley of fresh vegetables and creamy avocado, all tossed in a zesty salsa. Perfect for summer barbecues, picnics, or a quick weeknight dinner, this salad is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients. With its bright flavors from lime juice and cilantro, it’s sure to impress your family and friends. Plus, it’s an easy recipe that can be whipped up in just 15 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb cooked shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- ½ cup cucumber (diced)
- ½ cup tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 small jalapeno (finely chopped)
- ¼ cup red onion (diced)
- 2 tbsp cilantro (chopped)
- 1 large avocado (diced)
- ½ cup + 2 tbsp chunky salsa
- Juice of 2 limes
- Salt & black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry and cut into bite-sized pieces. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Add cucumber, jalapeno, tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro to the bowl with the shrimp.
- Pour in the salsa and lime juice; mix well until coated. Season with salt and pepper.
- Gently fold in the diced avocado right before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg