This lip-smacking salad of shrimp, tomatoes, cucumbers, jalapeño and avocado may just be the breakout hit of summer. Drizzle on a tangy lime vinaigrette and boldly tote it to the next picnic at the park or backyard barbecue. Be sure to serve yourself a bowlful first, before word spreads of the beautiful goings-on at the food table.
Shrimp Avocado Salad with Lime Dressing
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 260 kcal
Ingredients
- 3 garlic cloves finely diced
- 1 lb. peeled shrimp
- 2 limes juiced, divided
- 4 tsp. olive oil divided
- ¼ cup chopped red onion
- Celtic salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 2 Persian cucumbers sliced
- 10 oz. cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 jalapeño seeds removed, finely diced
- 1 medium avocado diced
- 1 Tbsp. chopped cilantro
Instructions
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In large skillet over medium heat, heat 2 Tbsp. olive oil, add shrimp, garlic and 2 Tbsp. lime juice; sauté until shrimp is pink and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.
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In small bowl, combine red onion, remaining lime juice, olive oil, salt and pepper; mix well.
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In large bowl, toss together shrimp, cucumbers, tomatoes, jalapeño and avocado.
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Drizzle on dressing, add cilantro and toss gently. Serve with lime wedges, if desired.
Recipe Notes
For an extra touch, slice cucumber lengthwise, roll into spirals, and press into salad.
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Nutrition Facts
Shrimp Avocado Salad with Lime Dressing
Amount Per Serving
Calories 260
Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 9g
Cholesterol 183mg61%
Sodium 628mg26%
Potassium 841mg24%
Carbohydrates 14g5%
Fiber 6g24%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 25g50%
Vitamin A 760IU15%
Vitamin C 38mg46%
Calcium 117mg12%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.