Description
This Avocado Salsa Shrimp Salad is a quick, refreshing, and flavorful dish perfect for a light lunch or snack. Combining juicy cooked shrimp with fresh veggies, zesty salsa, creamy avocado, and a hint of lime juice, it offers a vibrant mix of textures and tastes. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, this salad is perfect for warm days or anytime you want a healthy, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Shrimp and Vegetables
- 1 lb cooked shrimp, peeled, deveined & tail off
- ½ cup cucumber, diced
- ½ cup tomatoes, chopped
- 1 small jalapeno, deseeded & finely chopped
- ¼ cup red onion, diced
- 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
Dressings and Add-ins
- ½ cup + 2 Tbsp chunky salsa (mild, medium or hot)
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 2 limes, juiced (or more if preferred)
- Salt & black pepper, to taste (be generous with the salt)
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: Pat your cooked shrimp dry with a paper towel and cut them into bite-sized pieces. Place the shrimp in a large bowl and set aside. If using frozen pre-cooked shrimp, make sure they are completely thawed before cutting and adding to the bowl.
- Combine Vegetables and Salsa: Add the diced cucumber, jalapeno, chopped tomatoes, red onion, and chopped cilantro to the bowl with shrimp. Pour the chunky salsa and a squeeze of lime juice over the ingredients. Mix thoroughly until the salad is evenly coated with salsa and lime juice.
- Season the Salad: Generously season the mixture with salt and add a pinch of black pepper to taste. Mix again to ensure the seasonings are well distributed. Taste the salad and adjust the lime juice and salt if needed to balance flavors.
- Add Avocado and Serve: Just before serving, sprinkle the diced avocado over the top. Serve immediately with tortilla chips or your preferred side. If you prefer a chilled salad, refrigerate the shrimp mixture (without avocado) for 30 minutes to 1 hour, then add avocado right before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh lime juice for the best bright and tangy flavor.
- Adjust the jalapeno amount based on your heat preference; remove seeds for milder spice.
- Adding avocado right before serving prevents browning and keeps it fresh.
- Try this salad with different salsas (mild, medium, or hot) to customize the spice level.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature based on your liking.
