Description
This vibrant and fresh grilled shrimp salad is a delightful mix of juicy shrimp, crisp vegetables, and a zesty dressing. It’s perfect for a light lunch or dinner and packed with flavor and nutrition.
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups mixed greens (such as romaine, spinach, arugula)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
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For the Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Prepare the Shrimp:
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Thread the shrimp onto skewers.
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Grill the Shrimp:
- Place the shrimp skewers on the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Remove from the grill and set aside.
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Assemble the Salad:
- In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, and red onion.
- Top with the grilled shrimp and feta cheese, if using.
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Make the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper.
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Dress the Salad:
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute the shrimp with grilled chicken or tofu for a different protein option.
- Add extra vegetables like bell peppers or radishes for more variety.
- Store any leftover salad and dressing separately in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of salad
- Calories: 250g
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Grilled Shrimp Salad, Healthy Salad, Summer Salad, Easy Salad Recipe, Light Dinner