Shrimp and Cucumber Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing

This is a great appetizer, salad or healthy lunch. Try serving individual portions in a martini glass for added flair.

Diabetic Living Magazine
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Recipe Summary

active:
20 mins
total:
20 mins
Servings:
4

Nutrition Profile:

Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

Shrimp and Cucumber Salad
Creamy Avocado Dressing

Directions

  • To prepare Shrimp and Cucumber Salad: In four individual serving dishes arrange shrimp on a layer of cucumber. Set aside.

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  • To prepare the Creamy Avocado Dressing: In a blender combine avocado, yogurt, snipped cilantro, parsley, lime juice, and oil. Cover and blend until smooth. (See Tip)

  • Spoon 1 tablespoon of the Creamy Avocado Dressing over each serving of salad. Garnish with cilantro sprigs and, if desired, lime slices.

Tips

Tip: The Creamy Avocado Dressing recipe makes more than you need for this recipe. Store the extra dressing in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Use it on lettuce or as a dip for crudités.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:
2 ounces shrimp, 1/4 cucumber, and 1 tablespoon dressing
Per Serving:
188 calories; protein 4g; carbohydrates 27g; dietary fiber 6g; sugars 3g; fat 8g; saturated fat 1g; sodium 174mg.
Exchanges:

2 lean protein
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