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Avocado Shrimp Salad

Cultural Context

Avocado Shrimp Salad, popular in coastal regions of Mexico, showcases the fresh flavors of the sea combined with creamy avocado. This dish is often enjoyed as a refreshing appetizer or light meal, especially in warm weather. Its vibrant colors and textures make it a favorite at gatherings and celebrations. Today, variations can be found globally, with many incorporating different proteins or dressings to suit local tastes.

MexicanMXmain
15 min
easy
2 servings
Servings4
1 pound cooked and peeled shrimp
1 diced apple
chopped celery
chopped cilantro
scallions
1 avocado
bib lettuce
Greek yogurt
canola oil
lime juice
pepper
salt

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Chicken offers lean protein while canned tuna is budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier while vegetable oil is cost-effective.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell pepper is milder and banana pepper is often less expensive.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides similar acidity while vinegar is often cheaper.

1

Whisk together Greek yogurt, canola oil, pepper, salt, and lime juice in a bowl to make the dressing.

2

Set the dressing aside after mixing.

3

Chop and dice the apple, celery, cilantro, and scallions.

4

Mix all the chopped ingredients in a bowl, except for the avocado.

5

Gently mix in the avocado last to avoid mashing it.

6

Serve the salad mixture in large pieces of bib lettuce.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmixing

Spice Level:

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Dietary

low-carb

Allergens

shellfish

Also Known As

Shrimp Avocado SaladAvocado and Shrimp Salad
Local Name: Ensalada de aguacate con camarones

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