Shrimp Salad with Avocado Celery and Red Onion
Bright, fresh, and irresistibly light, this Shrimp Salad with Avocado, Celery, and Red Onion is the perfect balance of flavors and textures that make it a standout dish. Featuring tender, juicy shrimp boiled to perfection, creamy chunks of ripe avocado, crisp celery, and tangy red onion, this salad is tossed with a zesty lemony dressing and a sprinkle of fragrant parsley. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy recipe is a refreshing option for busy weeknights, laid-back lunches, or elegant appetizers. Serve it chilled on its own, atop crunchy greens, or paired with crusty bread for a wholesome, crowd-pleasing dish loaded with vibrant colors and fresh ingredients. It’s a must-try for shrimp salad lovers looking for a healthy and delicious treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 large avocado
- 3 celery stalks
- 1 small red onion
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt to the water and cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes, or until they turn pink and are fully cooked through. Drain and transfer to an ice bath to cool quickly.
While the shrimp cool, dice the avocados into bite-sized chunks and place them in a large mixing bowl. Squeeze a bit of lemon juice over the avocado to prevent browning.
Thinly slice the celery stalks and red onion. Add them to the mixing bowl with the avocado.
Once the shrimp are cooled, pat them dry with a paper towel and add them to the mixing bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the shrimp and vegetable mix. Gently toss everything together until evenly coated, being careful not to mash the avocados.
Cover and refrigerate the salad for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, or serve immediately if desired.
Serve chilled on its own, over a bed of greens, or with crusty bread. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
821 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.0 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 945 mg | 315% | |
| Sodium | 1840 mg | 80% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.8 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.3 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.7 g | ||
| Protein | 122.5 g | 245% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 446 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1902 mg | 40% | |
*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.
