Are you looking for some inspiration on how to create a delicious tomato, shrimp, and cucumber salad? Look no further. This is the perfect combination of shrimp salad, avocado, tomatoes over a bed of crunchy romaine lettuce. This combination of flavors is perfect for a light and refreshing meal that is both satisfying and healthy.
Quick Look: Tomato, Shrimp and Cucumber Salad
- ⏱ Prep Time: 10 minutes
- 🔥 Cook Time: 10 minutes
- ⏳ Total Time: 20 minutes
- 🍲 Servings: 3 servings
- ⚡ Calories: 299 calories per serving
- 🍂 Flavor Profile: A fresh medley of shrimp and vegetables tossed in a simple sauce
- 👌 Difficulty: Easy - The best cold salad you will eat all summer
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The sweet and juicy tomatoes pair perfectly with the succulent and savory shrimp. The addition of creamy avocado and the italian dressing adds a rich and buttery flavor to the dish, while also providing healthy fats and gut health boosting nutrients. The combination of these ingredients creates a harmonious balance of flavors and textures that is hard to resist.
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To make your tomato, shrimp, and avocado salad even more exciting, consider adding some additional ingredients. Some great options include fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley, tangy red onion, or pickled shallots, or crunchy roasted nuts like almonds and pepitas.
Ingredients
See the recipe card at the end of the post for a full list of ingredients and their exact amounts.
- Avocado
- Cherry tomatoes
- Shrimp
- Romaine lettuce
- Garlic Italian dressing
- avocado oil
- Lemon
- Salt flakes
- Pepper
How to Make Tomato, Shrimp and Cucumber Salad
Step 1. Combine dressing, lemon juice, and olive oil together.
Step 2. On the bottom of your bowl, layer in romaine lettuce. In a separate bowl, combine tomatoes, shrimp, and avocado with your dressing. Mix well, then add to your bowl of lettuce. Top with sea salt flakes and black pepper.
Expert Tips
One tip for making a delicious avocado salad is to choose ripe avocados that are slightly soft to the touch but not too mushy.
Storage
- Airtight container: This will help keep the salad fresh and prevent it from getting soggy.
- Keep the salad chilled: Store the salad in the refrigerator to keep it cool and prevent bacterial growth. If you’re taking the salad with you, use a cooler bag or ice pack to keep it chilled.
- Add dressing just before serving: If you’re not planning to eat the salad immediately, store the dressing separately and add it just before serving. This will prevent the salad from getting soggy.
- Don’t store the salad for too long: Most salads are best eaten within 2-3 days of preparation. After that, the ingredients may start to spoil, and the salad may lose its freshness and flavor.
Tomato, shrimp and cucumber salad FAQ's
Shrimp salad with lettuce pairs well with chicken, steak, or a soup for a light option. It also makes a great lunch or light dinner on its own.
Rinse the lettuce leaves thoroughly in cold water to remove any dirt or debris. Then, pat them dry with a paper towel and chop them into bite-sized pieces.
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📖 Recipe
Tomato, shrimp and cucumber salad
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ lb Shrimp Sauteed or steamed
- 1 Avocado diced into cubes
- 1 pint Cherry tomatoes diced
- 1 head Romaine Lettuce
- 2 tablespoon Garlic Italian dressing
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- Lemon to taste
- Salt Flakes to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine dressing, lemon juice, and olive oil together.
- On the bottom of your bowl, layer in romaine lettuce.
- In a separate bowl, combine tomatoes, shrimp, and avocado with your dressing.
- Mix well, then add to your bowl of lettuce.
- Top with sea salt flakes and black pepper.
- Enjoy!
Jaleah says
This tomato, shrimp, and cucumber salad is the perfect summer lunch! Super easy to through together and absolutely delicious.
Claudia says
Just made this tomato, shrimp, and cucumber salad—super refreshing and light! Perfect for a quick lunch or easy summer side.
Sonja says
The perfect quick and fresh salad for hot summer days. This took so little effort, yet felt really special due to the combo of shrimps and avocado.
Swathi says
Tomato shrimp cucumber salad is so good, I made with homegrown tomato and cucumber so fresh filling that dressing so refreshing.
Paula says
This salad was incredibly flavorful! I loved the way the shrimp went with the fresh veggies, it tasted amazing!
Swathi says
Tomato shrimp and cucumber salad is the perfect yummy treat, I enjoyed making it.
Nisha says
This was so tasty, refreshing and light, loved the combination of shrimp , avocado, tomatoes and romaine lettuce , also added some onions and pickles !
Sonja says
That 's a really lovely and fresh summer salad! So quick to make and I feel all virtous while eating it. So yummy!
Marie says
I love a healthy seafood salad like this for lunch! So easy and straightforward to pull of! Thanks!
Ieva says
Great recipe! I just had it for lunch on its own, but can see it being a great with fish or chicken. Very simple, nutritious and delicious.