Description
Mediterranean Keto Shrimp Salad is a vibrant, protein-packed dish that offers a refreshing taste while remaining low in carbs. This delightful salad brings together fresh shrimp, crisp vegetables, and a zesty dressing for a satisfying meal perfect for lunch or dinner. With its unique twist on traditional ceviche, this healthy option allows you to enjoy the Mediterranean flavors without guilt. Quick to prepare and versatile enough to serve as a main course or side dish, it’s ideal for busy weeknights or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound medium-size shrimp pre-cooked OR raw (peeled, deveined and tail-on)
- 7 ounces English cucumber (roughly 2/3), diced
- 2 ounces red onion (roughly 1/2 small red onion), diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 5 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (half for dressing, half for seasoning salad); ground pepper as desired
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- If using raw shrimp, boil water and cook until pink and opaque (about 3-4 minutes). Drain and chop into bite-sized pieces. For pre-cooked shrimp, simply chop.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Dice cucumber, avocado, and red onion. In a large bowl, combine chopped shrimp with the veggies.
- Toss the dressing with the salad until evenly coated. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling/Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 200mg