Description
A vibrant and flavorful shrimp salad filled with fresh vegetables and a zesty dressing, perfect for gatherings and light meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup cucumbers, diced
- 1 cup tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, or dill)
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp: Toss shrimp with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Sauté in a skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Chop the vegetables: Dice cucumbers, tomatoes, bell peppers, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
- Make the dressing: Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Adjust to taste.
- Combine everything: In a large bowl, mix cooled shrimp, vegetables, fresh herbs, and diced avocado. Drizzle dressing on top and gently toss.
- Serve and enjoy: Let the salad rest for a few minutes before serving, allowing flavors to meld.
Notes
For substitutions, consider crab meat, cooked chicken, chickpeas, or tofu. Customize with seasonal vegetables as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: shrimp salad, seafood salad, healthy recipe, summer salad