Zesty Lime Shrimp & Avocado Salad

By á-8095

This will be a huge hit at your Cinco de Mayo fiesta or summer bash! Serve this as is for an appetizer, or over lettuce or tostadas for a lunch or light meal.

Ingredients

• 1 pound jumbo shrimp, cooked, peeled and deveined, chopped
• 1 medium tomato, diced
• 1 Hass avocado, diced
• 1 jalapeno, seeds removed, diced fine
• 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
• 2 limes, juice of
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
• Salt and fresh pepper, to taste

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl combine red onion, lime juice, olive oil, pinch of salt and pepper. Let them marinate at least 5 minutes to mellow the flavor of the onion.

In a large bowl combine chopped shrimp, avocado, tomato, jalapeño. Combine all the ingredients together, add cilantro and gently toss. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.