Easy Avocado Shrimp Salad Recipe
A simple, fresh avocado shrimp salad with cucumber, dill, chives, and a bright squeeze of lemon. Perfect for a quick, healthy meal.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 0.5 lb shrimp (tails removed)
- 1 whole ripe avocado
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- pinch garlic powder optional
- 1 whole lemon (juiced)
- 0.5 small cucumber (diced)
- pinch fresh dill
- pinch chives
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the shrimp and cook for 3-5 minutes until pink and opaque. Drain and place in a bowl of ice water to cool. When cooled, pat dry and cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Mash the avocado and season with salt, lemon juice, and garlic powder if using.
- Toss the shrimp, avocado mixture, diced cucumber, dill, and chives together. Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve chilled.
Notes
This salad is excellent as a light lunch or a refreshing dinner option. Try it with crusty bread or over greens for added texture.