Lime Avocado and Shrimp Salad

A fresh and light salad, perfect for a quick lunch or an appetizer. Creamy avocado pairs perfectly with shrimp and lime vinaigrette. This keto dish is simple, delicious, and full of healthy fats.

Ingredients

200g cooked and peeled shrimp

1 ripe avocado, diced

1 handful of arugula

1/2 red onion, sliced

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon lime juice

1 teaspoon lime zest

Sea salt and freshly ground pepper

A few fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

Instructions

1. Check that the shrimp are well cooked, peeled, and drained. If they are wet, pat them dry with paper towels (1–2 minutes).
2. Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, then dice the flesh into large, even cubes. Place the cubes in a bowl and immediately drizzle with a spoonful of lime juice to prevent browning (30–45 seconds).
3. Thinly slice the red onion and chop the cilantro. Measure the arugula and place it in a large salad bowl (1–2 minutes).
4. Prepare the vinaigrette: in a small bowl, whisk together one tablespoon of olive oil with one tablespoon of lime juice, the zest, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and a few grinds of pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning (30–45 seconds).
5. First add the arugula and onion to the salad bowl, toss lightly to distribute the ingredients (15 seconds).
6. Gently fold the avocado cubes and shrimp into the salad bowl, lifting carefully to avoid mashing the avocado (20–30 seconds).
7. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss one last time with a spatula to coat well without compressing the ingredients (10–15 seconds).
8. Serve the salad immediately on plates, sprinkle with chopped cilantro and extra zest if desired. Serve without delay to preserve the avocado's texture.

Variants

• Spicy Salad: add a pinch of red chili powder to the vinaigrette.
• Nut Salad: add a handful of pecans for extra crunch.
• Salmon Salad: replace shrimp with smoked salmon for a different variation.

Tips

• Use a well-ripened avocado for optimal texture.
• Serve the salad immediately after preparation to prevent the avocado from oxidizing.
• For a more intense flavor, let the shrimp marinate in the vinaigrette for 10 minutes before mixing with the other ingredients.

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