Say hello to your new favorite salad—shrimp, creamy avocado, corn & cherry tomatoes with zesty lime and cilantro.Great on its own or loaded into warm tortillas! Avocado Shrimp Salad with Lime I really love the combo of avocado, shrimp, and lime — it’s one of my favorite flavor trios.I usually make this avocado shrimp salad with juicy tomatoes and sweet corn from our NYC garden, which makes it taste extra fresh.

It’s an easy, no-fuss dish that’s great when you want something light.Sometimes I like to serve this salad with sweet cornbread to make it a bit more filling.The cornbread soaks up all those zesty lime and shrimp flavors and turns it into a real meal.

Cilantro lime rice is another favorite — it’s fresh and flavorful and goes really well with the salad.If you want to try either, I’ve got a great cornbread recipe  and a simple cilantro lime rice recipe for you to check out.Cooking Tips  I’ve been tossing together this salad for years, and along the way, I’ve learned a few helpful tips.

Use Fresh, Cooked Shrimp: For the best flavor and texture, use freshly cooked or high-quality pre-cooked shrimp.Make sure they’re peeled and deveined for easy eating.  I like to pan-fry my shrimp with a little salt and pepper before adding them to the salad—it adds extra flavor and a nice touch of seasoning.Ripen Your Avocados: Choose ripe but firm avocados so they hold their shape when cubed and don’t turn mushy in th

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