Description
This Mediterranean Shrimp and Avocado Salad is a refreshing, protein-packed dish with juicy shrimp, creamy avocado, and zesty lemon dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or flavorful dinner with Mediterranean flair. Ideal for clean eating, gluten-free, and low-carb diets.
Ingredients
200g shrimp
1 avocado
1 cucumber
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1/4 red onion
2 tablespoons fresh parsley
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 garlic clove
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Season shrimp with salt, pepper, and garlic.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook shrimp 2-3 minutes per side until pink.
3. Dice avocado, slice cucumber, halve cherry tomatoes, and slice red onion.
4. In a bowl, whisk lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
5. Combine shrimp, vegetables, and parsley in a bowl.
6. Pour dressing over the mixture and gently toss.
7. Chill for 5-10 minutes or serve immediately.
Notes
Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for best flavor.
Let shrimp cool before mixing to avoid wilting the vegetables.
Handle avocado gently to keep chunks intact.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossed
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 130mg