Watercress Salad with Shrimp, Avocado and Cucumber

Watercress Salad with Shrimp, Avocado and Cucumber

5 from 1 vote

This watercress salad features shrimp, avocado, and cucumber, and is finished with fresh lime juice. A tasty low carb dish to serve as a lunch or appetizer.

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Net Carbs: 7

Calories: 315

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

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2 cups approx 1½ oz fresh watercress leaves
½ English cucumber sliced and quartered
8 oz cooked shrimp
1 avocado diced
juice of one lime
salt and black pepper
2 tbs finely chopped chives

Equipment

Step-by-Step Instructions

Add the watercress, cucumber, and shrimp to a large bowl.
Next, add the avocado.
Squeeze the lime over the avocado and season with salt and pepper.
Toss everything together, garnish with the chives, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 315kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 29gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 239mgSodium: 1387mgFiber: 7gSugar: 2gNet Carbs: 7g

Notes

7g net carbs per serving (half the salad)

You could also serve this watercress salad as an appetizer for four people to share.

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Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is my best approximation. Net carbs are calculated as the total grams carbs minus the total grams of fiber.