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Delicious Shrimp Avocado Salad

A vibrant salad combining tender shrimp, creamy avocado, and fresh vegetables, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined Ensure shrimp are fresh for the best flavor.
  • 2 pieces ripe avocados, diced Toss in lime juice beforehand to preserve color.
  • 1 medium cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
  • 2 pieces limes, juiced Used for dressing.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Method
 

Cooking the Shrimp
  1. In a large pot, bring some water to a boil. Once boiling, add the shrimp and cook for 2-4 minutes until they are pink and opaque. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
Preparing the Vegetables
  1. While the shrimp cools, dice the avocado, cucumber, and chop the red onion. Halve the cherry tomatoes.
Mixing the Salad
  1. In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, avocado, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
Dressing the Salad
  1. Drizzle the olive oil and lime juice over the mixture. Toss gently to combine all the ingredients without mashing the avocado.
Seasoning
  1. Add salt and pepper to taste. Mix again gently to ensure an even distribution of seasoning.
Garnishing and Serving
  1. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro before serving. Enjoy this fresh and flavorful salad immediately or let it chill for a bit in the refrigerator to marry the flavors.

Notes

To keep your avocado from browning, prepare the salad just before serving. Avoid freezing this dish as the texture of the avocado will change. This salad is best served cold.