Description
A vibrant and refreshing salad with tender shrimp, black beans, and a zesty lime dressing, perfect for any occasion.
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
- Combine the black beans, bell pepper, corn, red onion, and cilantro in a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small mixing bowl.
- Add the cleaned shrimp to the vegetable mixture and pour the zesty dressing over everything.
- Toss everything together until well-coated.
- Serve immediately or chill for about 30 minutes before serving.
- Top with avocado before serving, if desired.
Notes
For best flavor, dress the salad just before serving. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: salad, shrimp, lime, cilantro, black beans, healthy, quick meal