Are you looking for a light lunch or a side dish to impress your guests at your next BBQ, this recipe is a must-try. In this post, I’ll be sharing with you the steps to make this delicious and healthy dish, so keep reading to learn more!”
Why This Recipe is a Must-Try
This salad is packed with flavor, thanks to the juicy tomatoes, creamy avocados, sweet corn, and succulent shrimp. The tangy lime juice dressing brings all the flavors together, making this a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a summer day. Whether you’re serving this as a main dish or a side dish, you can be sure that your guests will love it.
How to Cook Avocado and Shrimp Salad
Light, refreshing, and a super quick-to-make meal is what you get with this avocado and shrimp salad!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 16 minutes
- Yield: 6
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed
- 1 pint (2 cups) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 ½ cups corn, thawed if frozen or 1 can be drained
- 2 avocados, peeled and cubed
- ¼ cup fat feta cheese crumbles
- ½ bunch of fresh basil, coarsely chopped
Dressing:
- 1 ½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 lime, juiced
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
Instructions
- Pan-fry, steam or grill shrimp until they are cooked through, about 3-4 minutes total. Set aside to cool completely.
- In a large bowl, combine all the salad ingredients.
- Make the dressing in a small bowl and pour over the salad. Toss to combine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 244
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 232.7 mg
- Fat: 13.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14.6 g
- Fiber: 4.5 g
- Protein: 19.8 g
- Cholesterol: 134.3 mg
BEST DRESSING FOR AVOCADO AND SHRIMP SALAD
There are so many great dressing options for this shrimp salad but one of my favorites is a spin on the classic balsamic vinaigrette with a smoky and citrusy profile that goes perfectly with shrimp.
To make the dressing, you simply measure, pour, and combine the following ingredients:
- 1 ½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 lime, juiced
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
Mix and match the dressings to change up the flavor of this salad every time that you make it!
WHAT TO SERVE WITH SHRIMP AVOCADO SALAD
Eating a salad is a delicious meal but don’t forget that you can pair up other easy recipes to enjoy right along with it.
