Description
A vibrant salad featuring shrimp, black beans, corn, and fresh vegetables, tossed in a zesty lime dressing for a refreshing summer dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup corn, fresh or frozen
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Avocado for topping
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, gently toss together the black beans, diced bell pepper, corn, red onion, and chopped cilantro.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the freshly squeezed lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Add the cleaned shrimp to the bowl filled with the vegetable medley.
- Pour the lime dressing over everything.
- Using a spatula, delicately toss the ingredients until evenly coated with the dressing.
- Serve immediately or let the salad chill in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Make-ahead options: Prepare salad components a day in advance and keep the shrimp and dressing separate until serving. Customization ideas include adding tomatoes or jalapeños.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg