Description
Mediterranean Keto Shrimp Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that beautifully marries the flavors of fresh seafood with zesty Mediterranean dressing. This quick and easy salad, perfect for summer lunches or light dinners, is low in carbohydrates and high in protein, making it an ideal choice for those following a ketogenic diet. Packed with crunchy vegetables, creamy avocado, and succulent shrimp, each bite offers a delightful explosion of taste and texture. A meal prep favorite, this salad can be enjoyed alone or paired with grilled vegetables for added flair.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound medium-size shrimp (pre-cooked or raw)
- 5 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 7 ounces English cucumber (diced)
- 2 ounces red onion (diced)
- 1 avocado (diced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- If using raw shrimp, boil water and cook shrimp until pink (2-3 minutes), then dice. For pre-cooked shrimp, simply chop into bite-sized pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine diced cucumber, avocado, red onion, and prepared shrimp.
- Pour dressing over the salad mixture and toss to combine well.
- Adjust seasoning as needed before serving chilled.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 200g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg