Delightful Shrimp Avocado Salad Recipe
A quick and refreshing Delightful Shrimp Avocado Salad featuring tender cooked shrimp, creamy avocados, crisp lettuce, and a zesty lime-cumin dressing. Perfect for a light and healthy meal ready in just 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 1 pound large cooked shrimp (thawed)
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- ¼ red onion (diced)
- 2 avocados (sliced)
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
Instructions
- Thaw the Shrimp: To thaw frozen, cooked shrimp, run cold water over them for 5–10 minutes until fully thawed or place them in a covered bowl in the refrigerator overnight. Drain any excess water and pat dry with paper towels to ensure no additional moisture dilutes the dressing.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a large bowl that will hold all salad components, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lime juice, cumin, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper until the mixture is well emulsified and combined into a smooth dressing.
- Assemble the Salad: Add the thawed shrimp to the bowl with the dressing and gently toss to coat evenly. Then add the shredded lettuce and diced red onion, mixing again carefully so everything is well incorporated. Arrange the sliced avocados around the shrimp and sprinkle the chopped cilantro on top for a fresh garnish.
- Serve: The salad can be enjoyed immediately at room temperature or chilled in the refrigerator for a short time to enhance the refreshing flavors. Serve promptly to enjoy the creamy texture of the avocado and the crispness of the lettuce.
Notes
- Use large cooked shrimp for best texture and taste.
- Make sure to pat shrimp dry to avoid watery salad.
- Adjust lime juice and seasoning to taste for desired tanginess and spice level.
- This salad is perfect served fresh and does not store well with avocado slices for more than a day due to browning.