Description
A fresh and vibrant Avocado Salsa Shrimp Salad combining succulent cooked shrimp, creamy avocados, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a zesty lime dressing. Perfect for a quick, light meal or appetizer, this salad offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures with a hint of heat from jalapeño and freshness from cilantro.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 1 pound cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/3 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
Dressing Ingredients
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the cooked shrimp, diced avocados, halved cherry tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, chopped cilantro, and minced jalapeño if using. This forms the fresh and colorful base of the salad.
- Prepare Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and well emulsified, ensuring a flavorful coating for the salad.
- Toss Salad: Pour the lime dressing over the shrimp and avocado mixture, gently tossing to evenly coat all ingredients. Take care not to mash the avocados to maintain a pleasant texture.
- Chill: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for 15 to 20 minutes to allow the flavors to blend and develop.
- Serve: Serve the salad chilled on its own or accompany with tortilla chips or lettuce cups for a refreshing and light meal or appetizer.
Notes
- For added flavor, leave some jalapeño seeds for extra heat if desired.
- Use fresh, high-quality shrimp for the best taste.
- Serve immediately after tossing if you prefer a firmer avocado texture.
- This salad is best eaten the same day to avoid avocado browning.
- Optionally, add diced cucumber or corn for extra crunch and sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: avocado salsa shrimp salad, shrimp salad, avocado salad, lime dressing salad, quick shrimp recipe, Mexican shrimp salad, healthy shrimp dish
