Zesty Avocado Salsa Shrimp Salad
A fast, easy, and flavorful summer salad featuring succulent shrimp, creamy avocado, fresh salsa, and a zesty lime dressing. Perfect for a light lunch, potluck, or a healthy gift.
Equipment
- Medium-sized bowl
- Airtight container for storing leftovers
Ingredients
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- 1 lb cooked shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tail off can buy pre-cooked
- 0.5 cup cucumber, diced
- 0.5 cup tomatoes, chopped cherry or Roma tomatoes
- 1 small jalapeño, deseeded and finely chopped adjust to taste
- 0.25 cup red onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
- 0.5 cup chunky salsa mild, medium, or hot
- 2 tablespoons chunky salsa mild, medium, or hot
- 1 large avocado, diced ripe but not mushy
- 2 limes, juiced or more, to preference
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Grab a medium-sized bowl. Toss in your cooked shrimp, the diced cucumber, chopped tomatoes, finely chopped jalapeño, diced red onion, and the chopped cilantro. Give it a gentle stir to get acquainted.
- Now, pour in that delicious chunky salsa and squeeze in the fresh lime juice.
- Gently fold in your diced avocado. We want those beautiful green chunks to stay intact and add that wonderful creaminess without turning into mush.
- Time to taste! Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper. A good pinch here and there makes all the difference.
- Give everything one last, careful mix until all those vibrant ingredients are beautifully combined. And voilà! Your stunning salad is ready to be devoured.
Notes
The avocado might brown a little due to oxidation, but a little extra squeeze of lime juice before storing can help keep it looking fresh. Give it a gentle stir before serving again.