Healthy Shrimp Avocado Salad (Printable)
Refreshing bowl with plump shrimp, buttery avocado, crisp veggies, and tangy lime dressing. Perfect for quick, nutritious meals.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Seafood
01 - 14 oz large shrimp, peeled and deveined
→ Vegetables & Fruits
02 - 2 ripe avocados, diced
03 - 1 medium cucumber, diced
04 - 7 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
05 - 1 small red onion, finely diced
06 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
07 - 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
→ Dressing
08 - 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
09 - Juice of 2 limes
10 - 1 garlic clove, minced
11 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
12 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
13 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
14 - 1/4 tsp chili flakes
# Directions:
01 - Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking. Pat dry.
02 - In a large salad bowl, combine the diced avocados, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, and cilantro.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, salt, pepper, and chili flakes if using.
04 - Add the cooled shrimp to the salad bowl. Pour the dressing over the ingredients and toss gently to combine.
05 - Serve immediately, or chill for 10 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Everything comes together in just 20 minutes, including the shrimp
- The dressing is something I now put on everything, not just salads
- It keeps beautifully, so my meal prep actually feels exciting
02 -
- Overcooked shrimp are tragic, set a timer and trust it, I've ruined many batches by walking away
- The salad needs that 10 minute chill time, rushing this step means the flavors won't have properly married yet
03 -
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the avocado pieces right after cutting to keep them from browning
- Make double the dressing and keep it in a jar for quick salads all week