🥗 Zesty Lime Shrimp & Avocado Salad
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 lb (450g) cooked shrimp, peeled & chopped
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 fresh lime
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
Optional Add-ins (highly recommended):
- 1–2 tbsp fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
- ½ small cucumber, diced (extra crunch)
- Pinch of chili flakes or jalapeño (for heat)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prep Ingredients
- Make sure shrimp are fully cooked and chilled
- Dice avocado just before mixing to keep it fresh
2. Combine
- In a large bowl, add:
- shrimp
- red onion
- tomato
- avocado
3. Make Dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk:
- olive oil
- lime juice
- salt & pepper
4. Toss Gently
- Pour dressing over salad
- Toss lightly to avoid mashing the avocado
5. Serve
- Taste and adjust salt/lime if needed
- Chill for 10–15 minutes (optional) for best flavor
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Serve as:
- A light lunch or dinner
- Taco filling or lettuce wraps
- Side dish with grilled chicken or fish
- On toast for a quick shrimp-avocado bruschetta
🔥 Pro Tips
- Use ripe but firm avocado (not mushy)
- Add lime juice last minute to keep avocado from browning
- If using frozen shrimp, thaw and pat dry well
- Chill bowl before serving for extra freshness
💚 Health Benefits
- High protein from shrimp → keeps you full longer
- Healthy fats from avocado → great for heart health
- Rich in vitamin C from lime → boosts immunity
- Light, low-carb, and perfect for a Mediterranean diet lifestyle
⚡ Quick Variations
- Add mango for a sweet tropical twist 🥭
- Mix in quinoa for a more filling meal
- Swap lime with lemon for a slightly different zing