Description

This Avocado Salsa Shrimp Salad is a fresh and zesty dish packed with vibrant flavors and textures. Combining tender shrimp with creamy avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a hint of jalapeño spice, all tossed in a tangy lime and olive oil dressing, it’s a quick, healthy meal perfect for warm days or light lunches.

Ingredients

Scale

Shrimp

1 lb cooked shrimp, peeled, deveined & chopped

Vegetables & Herbs

2 ripe avocados, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ small red onion, finely diced
1 jalapeño, seeded and finely diced (optional)
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Dressing & Seasoning

Juice of 2 limes
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Prep Shrimp: If using frozen shrimp, thaw them completely and pat dry with paper towels. Chop the cooked shrimp into bite-sized pieces for easy mixing and eating.
Combine Veggies: In a large mixing bowl, add the diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, finely diced red onion, jalapeño (if using), and chopped fresh cilantro. These ingredients bring freshness, color, and texture to the salad.
Make the Dressing: Drizzle the juice of two fresh limes and one tablespoon of olive oil over the combined ingredients. Season the mixture with salt and pepper to enhance the flavors and balance the taste.
Toss Gently: Add the chopped shrimp to the bowl, then carefully toss all ingredients together just until everything is evenly coated by the dressing and mixed uniformly, taking care not to mash the avocado.
Serve: Serve the salad immediately for the best freshness. It can be enjoyed on its own, or served over a bed of lettuce, stuffed in wraps, or paired with tortilla chips for a flavorful appetizer or light meal.

Notes

For extra heat, leave the jalapeño seeds in or add more diced jalapeño.
Use fresh lime juice for the best tangy flavor; bottled lime juice may alter the taste.
Serve immediately to prevent the avocado from browning and maintain freshness.
This salad is great for meal prep but add the avocado just before serving.
Substitute cooked shrimp with grilled shrimp for a smoky variation.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: Mexican

Keywords: Avocado shrimp salad, fresh shrimp salad, zesty shrimp avocado, easy no-cook shrimp salad, lime shrimp salad, healthy shrimp recipe