Healthy Shrimp Avocado Salad

Ingredients

• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 ripe avocados, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 bell pepper, diced (red or yellow)
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove garlic, minced

Instructions

1. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool.
2. While the shrimp cools, dice the avocados, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
3. Once the shrimp has cooled, add it to the bowl with the diced vegetables.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
5. Pour the lemon vinaigrette over the shrimp and vegetable mixture. Gently toss to combine.
6. Add the chopped cilantro and lime juice, then season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes.

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