Zesty Lime Shrimp and Avocado Salad 🍤🥑

Servings: 4
Prep time: 15 minutes
Chill time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

Salad

• 1 lb cooked, peeled, and chopped jumbo shrimp
• ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
• 1 large tomato, diced
• 1 large avocado, diced
• 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon ground cumin, optional
• 1 small jalapeño, finely minced, optional

Lime Dressing

• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup, optional
• ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 small garlic clove, minced
• Pinch of salt and black pepper

Instructions

1. Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper.
2. Combine the salad: Add the chopped shrimp, red onion, tomato, avocado, and cilantro to a large bowl.
3. Season: Add 1 teaspoon olive oil, 2 tablespoons lime juice, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and cumin. Add jalapeño if desired.
4. Toss gently: Pour the dressing over the shrimp mixture and gently fold everything together. Be careful not to mash the avocado.
5. Chill: Cover and refrigerate for 15–20 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
6. Serve: Spoon into lettuce cups, serve over mixed greens, or enjoy on its own with lime wedges.

Tips

• Add the avocado just before serving if preparing the salad several hours ahead.
• For extra crunch, add diced cucumber or bell pepper.
• For a spicy kick, add a pinch of cayenne or extra jalapeño.
• Keep refrigerated and serve cold.