Description
This Mediterranean Keto Shrimp Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that brings together succulent shrimp, crisp vegetables, and a zesty dressing. Ideal for lunch, dinner, or as a light side at gatherings, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also packed with protein and healthy fats, making it a perfect choice for those following a ketogenic lifestyle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound medium shrimp (pre-cooked or raw)
- 5 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 7 ounces English cucumber (diced)
- 1 avocado (diced)
- 2 ounces red onion (diced)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- For raw shrimp, boil in water until pink and opaque (2-3 minutes), then chop; if using pre-cooked shrimp, simply chop.
- In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- In a large serving bowl, combine chopped cucumber, avocado, red onion, and shrimp.
- Toss with the dressing until well-coated. Adjust seasoning if needed and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 150mg