Description
This Creamy Shrimp and Avocado Salad is fresh, light, and full of flavor. Juicy shrimp, creamy avocado, and crisp veggies are tossed in a tangy, creamy dressing—perfect for a refreshing lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 lb cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 avocados, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
Creamy Dressing
- 1/3 cup Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Chop vegetables and dice avocado.
- Make dressing: In a bowl, whisk together yogurt (or mayo), lime juice, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Combine: In a large bowl, mix shrimp, avocado, tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- Toss: Gently toss with dressing until evenly coated.
- Finish: Sprinkle fresh cilantro on top.
- Serve: Serve immediately or chilled.
Notes
Add avocado just before serving to prevent browning. You can substitute shrimp with grilled chicken for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
Keywords: shrimp avocado salad, creamy shrimp salad, healthy shrimp recipe, easy salad