Shrimp Avocado Summer Salad Recipe
Try this Shrimp Avocado Summer Salad if you are looking for a recipe that is rich in healthy protein, fats, and fiber from fruits, vegetables, and shrimp in one dish. This salad is burst with freshness flavors from Summer fruits and vegetables and is super delicious as a side dish, appetizer, or a light meal.
Equipment
1 large bowl
Ingredients
- ½ pound shrimp cooked and peeled
- 2 large ripe avocados pitted and diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halves
- 1 small cucumber diced
- ½ small yellow onion diced
For Dressing
- ½ cup sour cream or plain greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ cup cilantro finely chopped
Instructions
- Cook the shrimp in boiling water for 4-6 minutes or until they turns opaque or completely cook.
- In a mixing bowl, combine diced avocados, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and lemon juice. Mix everything well to combine.
- Make the dressing by combining sour cream, salt, black pepper and chopped cilantro. in a small bowl. Add tablespoon of milk or water if it is too thick.
- Pour your salad dressing into the large mixing bowl of salad and enjoy!
Notes
Recipe Notes:
- If you wanted to make this salad ahead, combine all the ingredients except avocado. Avocados could easily turn brown due to oxidation or being exposed to the air.
- If you feed more than 4 people, you can double up and add more of your favorite ingredients to your salad.
- You can use store-bought salad dressing or make your own, and they are both delicious.
Nutrition
Serving: 2servingsCalories: 129kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 24gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 183mgSodium: 437mgPotassium: 615mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 558IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 98mgIron: 1mg
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