Easy Mediterranean Shrimp & Avocado Salad
A refreshing and vibrant salad combining shrimp, avocados, and fresh vegetables, perfect for quick meals or impressing guests.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 ripe avocado, diced Opt for ripe avocados for creaminess.
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved Crisp and bursting with flavor.
- 1 medium cucumber, diced Adds crunch.
- 1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a non-stick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque. Remove from heat and let them cool.
- While the shrimp cool, chop your cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and avocado into bite-sized pieces.
Assembly
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled shrimp, diced avocado, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pour it over the salad mix.
- Gently toss everything together until all ingredients are well coated.
- Finish off with some freshly chopped parsley for garnish.
- Your Easy Mediterranean Shrimp & Avocado Salad is ready to be enjoyed!
Notes
For substitutions, consider swapping shrimp for grilled chicken. Store the salad in an airtight container and consume within 1-2 days. Avoid freezing the salad, especially the avocado.