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Mexican Shrimp Salad

A fresh and flavorful Mexican shrimp salad with avocado, corn, and black beans, perfect for summer meals.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 16 oz large shrimp, cooked and peeled
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 6 cups romaine lettuce, shredded
  • 15 oz black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup grilled corn kernels
  • 2 tbsp red onion, diced
  • 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
  • 0.5 lime juice of lime
  • 1 seedless cucumber diced
  • 2 cups diced tomatoes
  • 1 ripe hass avocado diced
  • 1 cup reduced fat Mexican blend shredded cheese

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Rinse shrimp and chop into large chunks. Toss shrimp with salt, chipotle chili powder, and lime juice.
  2. Combine drained beans, corn, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt to taste.
  3. In a large bowl, layer the salad starting with shredded lettuce, then add the beans mixture, cucumber, tomatoes, avocado, cheese, and shrimp.
  4. Serve with your favorite dressing such as avocado buttermilk dressing on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg

Notes

This colorful salad is perfect for summer picnics and easy to prepare ahead of time.
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