Shrimp Veggie Salad

Total Time
Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Updated on Oct. 10, 2023

My family loves to have potluck barbecues during the summer. With several backyard gardens in the family, you can be sure one of us will bring a variation of this classic salad. Add a dash of your favorite hot sauce if you like to turn up the heat! —Karen Goodnature, Lompoc, California

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Shrimp Veggie Salad

Prep Time 20 min
Yield 12 servings (1 cup each)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound peeled and deveined cooked medium shrimp
  • 3 medium tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 medium cucumbers, quartered and sliced
  • 1 small red onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and cubed

Directions

  1. Combine the first nine ingredients in a large bowl. Gently stir in avocado. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 108 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 160mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

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