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Fresh Shrimp Avocado Salad Recipe with Easy Zesty Cilantro Lime Dressing

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A light and satisfying salad featuring creamy avocado, tender shrimp, and a zesty cilantro lime vinaigrette. Perfect for quick meals, brunches, or gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 ripe avocados, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 small cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, packed
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the vinaigrette: In a small blender or food processor, combine fresh lime juice, olive oil, honey, cilantro leaves, minced garlic, and ground cumin. Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and season with salt and pepper. If the dressing tastes too sharp, add a little more honey, a teaspoon at a time.
  2. Prep the salad ingredients: Rinse and pat dry the cooked shrimp. If shrimp are large, cut them in half for bite-sized pieces. Dice the avocados carefully to avoid bruising, then toss with a small pinch of salt. Halve the cherry tomatoes, finely chop the red onion, dice the cucumber, and roughly chop cilantro leaves.
  3. Toss the salad: In a large bowl, gently combine shrimp, avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, and cilantro. Pour about half the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat evenly. Add more dressing to taste.
  4. Final seasoning and serving: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Garnish with extra cilantro leaves or a wedge of lime. Serve immediately.

Notes

If prepping ahead, keep avocado separate from shrimp and veggies to avoid browning. Vinaigrette can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge. Be gentle when tossing to keep avocado chunks intact. For extra crunch, add toasted pepitas or sliced almonds. Use pre-cooked shrimp or quickly sauté raw shrimp with salt and pepper. Dressing can be whisked if no blender is available.

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Keywords: shrimp salad, avocado salad, cilantro lime dressing, fresh salad, quick salad, healthy salad, gluten-free, dairy-free

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