Refreshing Shrimp Avocado Salad

Ingredients:

Shrimp:

• 1 lb cooked shrimp (peeled, deveined, tails off; medium or large size)

  • If raw: boil or sauté in salted water with a squeeze of lemon for 2–3 mins until pink, then chill

Fresh Veggies & Fruit:

• 1 large ripe avocado, diced

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• 1 small cucumber, diced (peeled if desired)

• ¼ red onion, finely sliced

• ½ jalapeño, finely diced (optional for heat)

• 1–2 tbsp fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped

Citrus Dressing:

• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

• Juice of 1 lime (or lemon)

• 1 tsp honey or agave (optional for a touch of sweetness)

• Salt and black pepper to taste

• ¼ tsp garlic powder (or 1 fresh garlic clove, minced)

🥣 Instructions:

1. Prep the shrimp:

   • If shrimp isn’t cooked yet, boil or sauté, then rinse under cold water and chill.

   • Cut into bite-size pieces if using large shrimp.

2. Make the dressing:

   • In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning.

3. Combine ingredients:

   • In a large bowl, combine shrimp, avocado, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, jalapeño, and cilantro.

4. Dress the salad:

   • Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine. Be careful not to mash the avocado.

5. Chill (optional):

   • For best flavor, chill for 10–15 minutes before serving.