Zesty Lime Shrimp and Avocado Salad
This Zesty Lime Shrimp and Avocado Salad is a fresh, vibrant dish perfect for summer! With juicy shrimp, creamy avocado, and a tangy lime dressing, it’s the perfect healthy meal or side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (since shrimp is already cooked)
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad, Main Dish, Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mexican, Seafood
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound cooked, peeled, and chopped jumbo shrimp
- ¼ cup chopped red onion
- 1 diced tomato
- 1 diced avocado
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked shrimp, chopped red onion, diced tomato, and diced avocado.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the lime dressing over the shrimp and avocado mixture. Gently toss everything to combine.
- Serve immediately, or chill for 10-15 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor.
Notes
- This salad can be served chilled for a refreshing summer meal or snack.
- For added texture, try adding some chopped cilantro or a sprinkle of chili flakes for a little heat.
- If you’re not a fan of shrimp, grilled chicken or tofu would make great substitutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 190mg