Lime-Cured Shrimp Salad with Cucumber and Tomato

Fresh shrimp cured in lime juice with crisp vegetables and a citrusy dressing.

Cuisine: Mexican

Category: Salads

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 0 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

• 12 oz, peeled and deveined shrimp
• 2 tbsp (from 2 limes) lime juice
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup, chopped cilantro
• 1/4 cup, diced red onion
• 1/2 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 cup, diced cucumber
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 4 cups mixed greens

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 12 oz shrimp, 2 tbsp lime juice, and 1/4 tsp salt; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes to cure shrimp.
2. Step 2: After 30 minutes, add 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 1/4 cup diced red onion, 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/4 cup diced cucumber, and 1/4 tsp black pepper to the shrimp; toss to combine.
3. Step 3: Divide 4 cups mixed greens among plates, top with shrimp mixture, and serve immediately to maintain freshness.