Save A vibrant, refreshing salad featuring succulent shrimp, creamy avocado, crisp vegetables, and a zesty lime dressing—perfect for a light lunch or summer dinner.
This salad quickly became my go-to meal during warm weather because it is both satisfying and packed with vibrant flavors.
Ingredients
- Seafood: 400 g (14 oz) large shrimp peeled and deveined
- Vegetables & Fruits: 2 ripe avocados diced 200 g (7 oz) cherry tomatoes halved 1 small cucumber diced 1 small red onion finely sliced 1 red bell pepper diced 30 g (1 cup) fresh cilantro leaves roughly chopped 1 romaine lettuce heart chopped (optional)
- Dressing: 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil Zest and juice of 2 limes 1 garlic clove minced 1 tsp honey or agave syrup 1/2 tsp ground cumin Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Garnish: Extra lime wedges Additional cilantro leaves
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil Add shrimp and cook for 2 3 minutes until pink and opaque Drain and rinse under cold water Pat dry
- Step 2:
- In a small bowl whisk together olive oil lime zest and juice garlic honey cumin salt and pepper to make the dressing
- Step 3:
- In a large salad bowl combine avocados cherry tomatoes cucumber red onion bell pepper and cilantro Add the cooked shrimp
- Step 4:
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine Adjust seasoning as needed
- Step 5:
- Serve immediately on a bed of romaine lettuce if using Garnish with extra lime wedges and cilantro
Save This salad always brings my family together for a quick fresh meal especially on sunny afternoons.
Preparation Tips
Use fresh shrimp for best flavor and texture Avoid overcooking shrimp to keep them tender
Serving Suggestions
Pair the salad with crusty bread or tortilla chips for added texture and fullness
Variations
Add diced mango or sweet corn for a tropical spin or switch up the dressing with a spicy chili lime version
Save A simple yet flavorful salad perfect for quick healthy meals any day of the week.
Recipe FAQs
- → How do you cook the shrimp for this dish?
Bring salted water to a boil and cook shrimp for 2–3 minutes until pink and opaque. Drain and chill before mixing with other ingredients.
- → What can I use instead of cilantro?
Fresh parsley works well as a substitute for cilantro, offering a different but pleasant herbal flavor.
- → Can this dish be prepared ahead of time?
It’s best served fresh to maintain the crispness of vegetables and creaminess of avocado, but you can prep ingredients separately and combine just before serving.
- → What dressing ingredients bring the lime flavor?
Lime zest and juice combined with olive oil, garlic, honey, and ground cumin create a bright, balanced dressing for the salad.
- → How can I add a spicy kick to this dish?
Grill or sauté shrimp with chili flakes before mixing them in, or add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the dressing.