Description
Mediterranean Keto Shrimp Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that brings the flavors of the Mediterranean to your table while adhering to a low-carb lifestyle. This salad features high-protein shrimp paired with colorful vegetables, all tossed in a zesty lemon-garlic dressing. Perfect for a light lunch, elegant dinner side, or as a show-stopping option at gatherings, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also packed with nutrition. In just 20 minutes, you can create a satisfying meal that’s both delightful to the palate and visually appealing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound medium-size shrimp (cooked or raw)
- 5 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 7 ounces English cucumber (diced)
- 1 avocado (diced)
- 2 ounces red onion (diced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: red pepper flakes
Instructions
- If using raw shrimp, boil water and cook shrimp until pink and opaque (about 2-3 minutes). Drain and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- For pre-cooked shrimp, simply chop into smaller pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Dice cucumber, avocado, and red onion. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl with the shrimp.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 220mg