Cinco de Mayo Shrimp Salad
A vibrant and refreshing shrimp salad that captures the festive spirit of Cinco de Mayo, filled with plump shrimp, colorful vegetables, creamy avocado, and zesty lime.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh, peeled, and deveined shrimp
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 fresh lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange)
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 cup chunky salsa
- 2–3 fresh limes (for juice)
- 2 cups tortilla chips
Instructions
- Prep the shrimp: Marinate shrimp with olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper for 15-20 minutes.
- Cook the shrimp: Grill for 2-3 minutes on each side or sauté for 4-5 minutes until pink and opaque.
- Chop the veggies: Dice bell peppers, cucumber, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
- Prepare the avocado and cilantro: Cut avocado, remove pit, scoop out flesh, and chop cilantro.
- Assemble the salad: Combine mixed veggies, shrimp, avocado, and cilantro in a bowl. Squeeze lime juice over and toss gently.
- Serve with salsa and tortilla chips for crunch.
Notes
For freshness, add avocado just before serving. This salad is versatile; feel free to incorporate leftover vegetables or add spicy ingredients like jalapeños.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Cinco de Mayo, shrimp salad, summer salad, fresh ingredients, healthy recipes