Shrimp Veggie Salad

  Salads

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!

Shrimp Veggie Salad

Average Rating: 4.3

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total 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

Instructions

  • 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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