Total Time: 40 min
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Nutrition Facts
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per serving
Vitamin A 97mcg; Vitamin C 38mg; Calcium 103mg; Iron 1mg; Vitamin D 0mcg; Folate 135mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.32g.
% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 10%; Vitamin C 40%; Calcium 8%; Iron 6%; Vitamin D 0%.
It’s a taste of the tropics with this California Avocado shrimp salad. Simply marinate cooked shrimp with your choice of tropical fruit juice and lime, along with cucumber and diced avocado. Then add tomatoes, red onions, more cucumber and more California Avocado! Plantain chips are a nice accompaniment.
Serves: 4
Variations: Add additional vegetables, hot sauce, or minced chiles. Or spoon the avocado and shrimp salad over arugula or baby lettuces.
Serving Suggestion: Serve with a side of plantain chips or tortilla chips.
Beverage Pairing: White wine,or a light cocktail such as a gin and tonic or martini.
*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.
There are lots of quick and easy recipes on this site. Some have more than 7 ingredients, but most can be prepared in 15 minutes or less. Even with simple recipes it helps to know how to store avocados before you use them and if you have any left over.
As with all fruits and vegetables, wash avocados before cutting. Check out our tips for how to choose and use California Avocados
