Shrimp Avocado Salad Recipe (2024)

Shrimp Avocado Salad Recipe – This quick and easy Shrimp Avocado Salad comes together in a snap for a light and refreshing, no cook salad recipe!

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This amazingly simple, yet delicious Shrimp Avocado Salad is the perfect answer for cool, satisfying salads! Full of cool, shrimp and creamy avocados, this salad has a bit of a zesty flavor you’ll love from the bits of red onion and the fabulous homemade dressing. It’s truly one of our warm weather favorites!

And this salad could not be any quicker or simpler, which really helps to make it such a well-loved salad! There’s no cooking involved when making the salad – just get your shrimp steamed at the seafood counter or boil your shrimp ahead of time so that you have cold shrimp ready to go for this salad recipe.

Shrimp Avocado Salad Recipe

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How to Make Shrimp Avocado Salad

To make this favorite salad, you’ll need these ingredients.

  • Shrimp – Steamed or Boiled, Peeled and Deveined
  • Avocados
  • Red Onion

For the Dressing:

  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Red Wine Vinegar
  • Garlic Powder
  • Parsley
  • Dijon Mustard
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Again, make this salad super simple by having your shrimp steamed when you purchase it. My grocery store seafood counter offers to steam your shrimp when you buy it. Then just peel and devein it and refrigerate it. I also boil shrimp and prep it ahead of time so that it’s in the fridge, ready to go. And you can always buy cooked, peeled and prepped shrimp if you want.

To make this salad, add shrimp, avocado and onion to large mixing bowl.

Mix all the dressing ingredients together in a 2 cup measuring cup. Whisk the ingredients together until well-combined.

Add the desired amount of dressing to the salad and toss. Serve additional dressing on the side. Enjoy!

This shrimp avocado salad would also be perfect inside of fresh bread or bakery bread for a delicious sandwich for a more casual supper with friends or piled high on top of a bed of greens for a dressier salad for a luncheon.

There are just so many options with this bright, tasty salad that you just can’t go wrong with it.

If I’m having a luncheon or serving this salad when entertaining, I may also add Chicken Salad with Grapes, Grape Salad, Pimento Cheese or Gazpacho with some bread and salad greens. These are all perfect for a cold lunch or supper that everyone loves!

Make Ahead Favorite

It makes a perfect make-ahead salad as well. Toss it all together, store it in an airtight container for a luncheon the next day or even supper the next evening. You’ll be so glad you did!

Here’s my Shrimp Avocado Salad Recipe. I can’t wait to here how you like it!

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Shrimp Avocado Salad Recipe

Robyn Stone

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Shrimp Avocado Salad Recipe – This quick and easy Shrimp Avocado Salad comes together in a snap for a light and refreshing, no cook salad recipe!

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes minutes

Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boiled or steamed shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 avocados, cut into large pieces
  • 2 tablespoons diced red onion

For the Dressing:

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Add shrimp, avocado, and onion to a large bowl.

  • In a 2-cup measuring cup, mix together ingredients for the dressing. Whisk until well-combined.

  • Add dressing to shrimp avocado salad until it has the amount you desire. Serve additional dressing on the side.

Nutrition

Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 285mg | Sodium: 892mg | Potassium: 334mg | Fiber: 3g | Vitamin A: 75IU | Vitamin C: 9.9mg | Calcium: 170mg | Iron: 2.8mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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From the Add a Pinch recipe archives. Originally published 2013.

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FAQs

Why should avocado not be added to a salad until immediately before serving? ›

Avocados can brown when exposed to the air, so let them be the last ingredient you add before serving to help keep them green for your presentation.

How many carbs are in a shrimp salad? ›

Shrimp Salad (1 cup) contains 3.6g total carbs, 2.8g net carbs, 16.1g fat, 23.6g protein, and 258 calories.

Why shouldn't you eat avocado and toast in the morning? ›

While avocado toast offers many potential health benefits, it may not be the best choice for everyone. First, avocado toast lacks a significant source of protein, which is an important part of a balanced meal. But that's easily rectified by topping it with an egg, smoked salmon, tempeh “bacon,” or beans.

Why are chefs not using avocados? ›

"I don't use them because of the impact they have on the countries that they are coming from -- deforestation in Chile, violence in Mexico," he said. "For me, they are akin to battery chickens. I think Irish restaurants should make a conscious effort to not use avocados or at least reduce the amount they use.

Is shrimp salad high in cholesterol? ›

Shrimp is very low in fat but very high in cholesterol. Most research suggests the pros outweigh the cons when it comes to including shrimp in your diet, but how you prepare your shrimp dish is important. Choose shrimp recipes that use healthy fats for cooking, and pair shrimp with plenty of vegetables.

What is the difference between salad shrimp and regular shrimp? ›

As a general rule, the smaller the shrimp size the larger the count. Different shrimp sizes are better in different recipes and can require different cooking methods. For example, smaller shrimp are typically found in salads while larger shrimp are used as appetizers or a main course.

Can you eat shrimp on a carb diet? ›

So, is shrimp low-carb? Definitely. Shrimp has just 0.2 grams of carbs in a 3-ounce serving; although shrimp come in different sizes, this is roughly 3-5 shrimp. Shrimp has less than a gram of fat per serving that comes from omega-3 fatty acids and polyunsaturated fats that are beneficial to your body.

How far in advance can you cut an avocado for a salad? ›

Cut avocado can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Will avocado stay fresh in a salad? ›

Avocado salad is best enjoyed straight away. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for a day, though you may notice some browning on the avocado. To make the salad ahead of time, leave out the avocados (don't cut them yet) and store them in an airtight container for a couple of days.

Is it bad to eat avocado before it's ready? ›

If you're unable to tell from its bright, green look and firm skin that an avocado is unripe, the bitter or bland taste will certainly be an indication. Despite its underwhelming flavor and flesh that's as hard as the outer skin, unripe avocados aren't dangerous, so you can still go ahead and eat them.

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