Description
Experience a burst of summer flavors with this Tropical Shrimp Salad featuring juicy shrimp, sweet pineapple, creamy avocado, and fresh cilantro. Perfect for hot days, this light and refreshing dish combines the sweetness of fresh pineapple with the delicate taste of shrimp, all enhanced by zesty lime dressing. It’s an ideal choice for a light lunch, picnic, or festive gathering, bringing a tropical touch to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300 g cooked shrimp
- 1 fresh pineapple
- 1 avocado
- 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro
- 1 red bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel the pineapple and cut it into small pieces. Dice the avocado and red bell pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine the pineapple, avocado, diced bell pepper, and cooked shrimp.
- Finely chop the cilantro and add it to the mixture.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently mix to coat all ingredients.
- Refrigerate for about 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: For added crunch, consider tossing in some toasted nuts or seeds. You can substitute shrimp with grilled chicken or tofu for a different flavor profile. If you want extra zestiness, serve with an additional lime wedge on the side.