Avocado Shrimp Bacon Salad (Printer-Friendly)

Creamy avocado, shrimp, bacon, and blue cheese combine for a flavorful low-carb salad option.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Seafood

01 - 1 lb raw shrimp

→ Oils and Seasonings

02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

03 - 2 cloves garlic, crushed

04 - Salt, to taste

05 - Pepper, to taste

06 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice

→ Produce

07 - 2 1/2 avocados, chopped

08 - 1/2 cup tomatoes, chopped

09 - 1 jalapeno, chopped (optional)

→ Dairy

10 - 1/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled

→ Meat

11 - 3 pieces bacon, cooked

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add 1 crushed garlic clove and cook until fragrant. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for 5-7 minutes until shrimp turn pink and are cooked through. Remove from heat and allow to cool.

02 - In a mixing bowl, combine chopped avocados, remaining crushed garlic clove, chopped tomatoes, lemon juice, jalapeños if using, and crumbled blue cheese. Gently fold to keep avocado pieces intact.

03 - Add cooled shrimp and half of the cooked bacon to the avocado mixture. Toss lightly to combine. Sprinkle remaining bacon on top as garnish.

04 - Refrigerate the assembled salad for at least 1 hour to meld flavors and serve chilled.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Include jalapeños to add a spicy kick. Nutritional information excludes jalapeños.

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