Easy shrimp avocado salad
Fresh shrimp, creamy avocado, and juicy tomatoes tossed in a zesty lime dressing.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup red onion chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 pound jumbo cooked shrimp peeled and chopped
- 1 medium tomato diced
- 1 medium Hass avocado diced
- 1 jalapeño seeds removed and finely diced
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the chopped red onion, lime juice, olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Let the mixture sit for at least 5 minutes to soften and mellow the onion flavor.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the chopped shrimp, diced avocado, diced tomato, and jalapeño.
- Pour the lime dressing over the shrimp mixture.
- Add the chopped cilantro.
- Gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve the Shrimp and Avocado Salad Recipe immediately for the freshest flavor.
Notes
- Substitute cilantro with parsley if preferred.
- Cherry tomatoes can replace regular tomatoes.
- Serve with tortilla chips, lettuce cups, or as a taco filling.
- Add diced cucumber or bell peppers for additional texture.