Description
This Creamy Shrimp and Avocado Salad is fresh, light, and packed with flavor. Juicy shrimp, creamy avocado, crisp vegetables, and a zesty dressing come together in a refreshing salad that’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or warm-weather gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 lb cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 4 cups mixed greens or romaine lettuce
For the Creamy Lime Dressing
- 1/3 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine shrimp, avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and cilantro.
- Add the mixed greens and gently toss.
- Drizzle the creamy lime dressing over the salad and toss lightly until evenly coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve: Serve immediately with extra lime wedges if desired.
Notes
Add the avocado just before serving to maintain its texture and color. For extra flavor, season the shrimp with chili powder or Cajun seasoning before cooking. This salad is best enjoyed fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad portion
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
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