Description
A refreshing and zesty salad featuring tender jumbo shrimp, creamy avocado, and vibrant lime dressing, perfect for a light and healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 1 lb jumbo cooked, peeled shrimp, chopped
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1 medium Hass avocado, diced (about 5 oz)
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1 jalapeno, seeds removed, diced fine
- 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
Dressing Ingredients
- 2 limes, juice of
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the chopped shrimp, diced tomato, diced avocado, chopped red onion, diced jalapeno, and chopped cilantro. Mix gently to distribute the ingredients evenly.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the freshly squeezed lime juice, olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper until well combined to create a zesty dressing.
- Toss the Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly without mashing the avocado.
- Serve or Chill: Serve the salad immediately for the freshest flavor or refrigerate for about 30 minutes to let the flavors meld before serving.
Notes
- For extra heat, keep the jalapeno seeds.
- Use fresh lime juice for best flavor.
- This salad is best eaten the same day to preserve avocado freshness.
- Can be served over greens for a more substantial dish.
