Name: Shrimp, Black Beans and Avocado Salad
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Colombian
Ingredients: 1 Head Romaine or Green Leaf Lettuce, chopped; 1 pound of shrimp, cooked; 1/2 English cucumber, sliced; 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved; 2 avocados, peeled and diced; 1 cup of cooked black beans; 1/ 4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; Lime juice from 5 limes; 3 tablespoons white vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; Salt and pepper to your taste

Shrimp, Black Beans and Avocado Salad

By Erica Dinho 2 Comments

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