My family loves to have potluck barbecues during the summer. With several backyard gardens in the family, you can be sure one of us will bring a variation of this classic salad. Add a dash of your favorite hot sauce if you like to turn up the heat!

Ingredients

• 1 pound peeled and deveined cooked medium shrimp
• 3 medium tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 medium cucumbers, quartered and sliced
• 1 small red onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and cubed

Directions

1. Combine the first nine ingredients in a large bowl. Gently stir in avocado. Serve immediately.