Shrimp Avocado and Tomato Salad

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Fresh, vibrant, and packed with flavor, this Shrimp Avocado and Tomato Salad is the perfect quick and healthy dish for any occasion. Juicy shrimp are sautéed with garlic until tender and tossed with creamy avocado, sweet cherry tomatoes, and crisp red onion, all brought together by a zesty lime-cilantro dressing. Ready in just 20 minutes, this refreshing salad is a balanced combination of protein, healthy fats, and fresh produce, making it an excellent choice for a light lunch, dinner, or a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Serve it on a bed of mixed greens for a more substantial meal or enjoy it as is—it’s gluten-free, low-carb, and irresistibly delicious!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: 5 min
• Total Time: 20 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

11 items

• 500 grams shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic cloves (minced)
• 2 avocado (diced)
• 250 grams cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 1 red onion (thinly sliced)
• 1 lime (juiced)
• 2 tablespoons cilantro (chopped)
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 100 grams mixed greens (optional)

📝 Instructions

8 steps

1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

2. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

3. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp turn pink and opaque. Remove from heat and let them cool.

4. In a large bowl, combine the diced avocados, halved cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion.

5. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, chopped cilantro, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

6. Add the cooled shrimp to the vegetable mixture and gently toss to combine.

7. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss again gently until evenly coated.

8. Serve immediately over a bed of mixed greens, if desired, or enjoy on its own.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (315.2g)

Calories		329
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		19.2 g	25%
	Saturated Fat	2.8 g	14%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		244 mg	81%
Sodium		498 mg	22%
Total Carbohydrate		12.6 g	5%
	Dietary Fiber	6.6 g	24%
	Total Sugars	2.5 g
Protein		32.8 g	66%
Vitamin D		5.6 mcg	28%
Calcium		90 mg	7%
Iron		1.6 mg	9%
Potassium		938 mg	20%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 694 cal (48.9%%)

Protein: 526 cal (37.0%%)

Carbs: 200 cal (14.1%%)