Description
Summer sunshine meets Mexican-inspired flavors in this zesty lime shrimp and avocado salad. Crisp ingredients dance with tangy citrus, creating a light meal that refreshes palates and delights senses.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound cooked, peeled, and chopped jumbo shrimp
Vegetables and Fruits:
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1 diced tomato
- 1 diced avocado
Seasonings and Oils:
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the seafood base by combining plump, cooked shrimp with finely diced red onion, ripe tomatoes, and creamy avocado cubes in a spacious mixing vessel.
- Craft a vibrant citrus vinaigrette by whisking freshly squeezed lime juice with extra virgin olive oil, seasoned with a delicate balance of salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Drizzle the zesty lime dressing over the seafood and vegetable medley, using a gentle folding technique to ensure each ingredient is evenly coated without breaking the delicate avocado pieces.
- For optimal flavor development, refrigerate the salad for 10-15 minutes, allowing the tangy dressing to meld with the ingredients and create a refreshing, harmonious dish.
- Serve chilled as a light, summery appetizer or main course, garnishing with additional fresh lime zest or chopped cilantro if desired for an extra burst of flavor.
Notes
- Choose fresh, medium-sized shrimp for the best texture and flavor profile in this light summer salad.
- Select avocados that yield slightly to gentle pressure but aren’t mushy to ensure perfect creamy chunks.
- Let the salad rest in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to allow lime dressing to deeply infuse the ingredients with zesty freshness.
- Swap shrimp with grilled tofu or chickpeas for a vegetarian version, or use cauliflower rice instead of traditional serving for a low-carb alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 470 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 195 mg