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Avocado Shrimp Salad

Zesty Avocado Shrimp Salad for a Fresh Twist on Healthy Eating

This Avocado Shrimp Salad is a healthy gluten-free option perfect for busy nights, featuring creamy avocados and tender shrimp.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Healthy
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 pound Large shrimp Peeled, deveined, and cooked
  • 2 large Ripe avocados Diced
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes Halved
  • 1 small Red onion Finely chopped
  • 1 cup Cucumber Diced
  • 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro or parsley Chopped
For the Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Lime juice Freshly squeezed
  • 3 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon Garlic powder Optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red pepper flakes Optional, adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Pot
  • ice bath

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the shrimp: Boil lightly salted water, add raw shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink, then transfer to an ice bath and chop into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Mix vegetables: In a bowl, combine diced avocados, halved tomatoes, chopped onion, diced cucumber, and cilantro/parsley, folding gently.
  3. Make dressing: Whisk lime juice, olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes until emulsified.
  4. Combine: Add shrimp to the vegetable mixture, pour dressing and gently toss.
  5. Serve: Best served immediately, or chill for 30 minutes to enhance flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 170mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 750mgFiber: 7gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 8mg

Notes

For optimal freshness, prepare the dressing separately and add just before serving to keep the colors bright.

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