Description
Looking for a quick, healthy, and flavor-packed dish? This Mediterranean Shrimp and Avocado Salad is a vibrant blend of juicy shrimp, creamy avocado, crunchy cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, salty olives, and tangy feta. Perfect for a quick lunch, light dinner, or meal prep, it’s one of those easy recipes you’ll want to make over and over. Ideal for those seeking healthy snack ideas, dinner ideas, or a refreshing addition to their list of easy food ideas.
Ingredients
1 lb shrimp, large or jumbo, peeled and deveined
1 avocado, diced or sliced
1 cucumber, diced (English or Persian)
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
1/3 cup Kalamata olives
1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
3 tbsp olive oil
1 lemon, juiced
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
1. If using raw shrimp, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes until pink and opaque. Drain, rinse under cold water, and pat dry.
2. Dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion. Prepare the avocado just before assembling to avoid browning.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
4. In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, vegetables, and avocado. Drizzle the dressing over and toss gently to coat evenly.
5. Top with crumbled feta, olives, and chopped parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use pre-cooked shrimp to save time on busy days.
Chill the shrimp before mixing to keep the vegetables crisp.
Add a pinch of oregano or garlic powder to the dressing for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossed
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: quick lunch, easy dinner, healthy salad, shrimp recipes, avocado salad