Cilantro-Lime Shrimp Salad with Avocado and Tomato

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-22 · Updated 2026-07-22

A bright and refreshing Whole30 shrimp salad tossed with ripe avocado, juicy tomatoes, and a zesty cilantro-lime dressing. This Mexican-inspired Whole30 recipe (gluten free), ready in about 16 minutes, pairs raw shrimp, avocado, cherry tomatoes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, peeled and deveined raw shrimp
• 1 large, diced avocado
• 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 3 tbsp (freshly squeezed) lime juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp, divided salt
• 1/2 tsp, divided black pepper
• 1/4 tsp (optional) red pepper flakes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 lb raw shrimp, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp ground cumin. Toss well to coat.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and sauté for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and opaque. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
3. Step 3: In a large bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes until emulsified.
4. Step 4: Add the cooked shrimp, 1 diced large avocado, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, and 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro to the dressing. Gently toss to combine without mashing the avocado.
5. Step 5: Serve immediately or chill for 15 minutes to meld flavors before serving.