Zesty Lime Shrimp & Avocado Salad 🥑🥗
A refreshing, protein-packed salad with juicy shrimp, creamy avocado, and a zesty lime dressing—perfect for a light lunch or dinner!
Ingredients
1 pound cooked, peeled, and chopped jumbo shrimp
¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
1 ripe avocado, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (or 1 large tomato, diced)
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
Juice of 1 lime
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder (optional, for extra flavor)
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Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Ingredients
Chop the shrimp, red onion, avocado, and tomatoes.
2️⃣ Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder (if using).
3️⃣ Assemble the Salad
In a large bowl, combine shrimp, red onion, avocado, tomatoes, and cilantro.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
4️⃣ Serve & Enjoy
Serve immediately or chill for 10 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Enjoy on its own or with tortilla chips, lettuce wraps, or over a bed of greens!
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