Description
This Grilled Shrimp Salad is a vibrant and healthy dish that combines smoky grilled shrimp, creamy avocado, and fresh greens, all topped with a tangy homemade dressing. Perfect for a quick lunch, dinner, or as a side dish at summer BBQs.
Ingredients
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- Shrimp & Marinade:
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Salad:
- 4 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, or lettuce)
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- Dressing:
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate Shrimp: Combine olive oil, lemon juice, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Toss shrimp and let marinate for 10-15 minutes.
- Grill Shrimp: Preheat the grill to medium-high. Grill shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and slightly charred.
- Assemble Salad: Combine mixed greens, avocado, cucumber, red onion, and cherry tomatoes in a bowl.
- Prepare Dressing: Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine: Arrange grilled shrimp on top of the salad, drizzle with dressing, sprinkle feta (if desired), toss gently, and serve.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for best results.
- Keep greens chilled for added crispness.
- Optional add-ons include grilled vegetables, nuts, or fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
Keywords: Healthy shrimp salad, shrimp and avocado salad, smoky shrimp salad, easy summer salad recipe.