Description
This Grilled Shrimp & Avocado Salad is a delightful and satisfying dish that combines succulent grilled shrimp with creamy avocado over a bed of mixed greens. Topped with a zesty lime dressing, it’s a perfect blend of flavors for a light and refreshing meal.
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 large avocado, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
For the Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Toss Shrimp: In a bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Preheat Grill: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Grill Shrimp: Grill shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small jar, combine dressing ingredients; shake until emulsified.
- Assemble Salad: In a large salad bowl, arrange greens, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and red onion. Top with grilled shrimp and sprinkle with feta if using.
- Drizzle Dressing: Drizzle with dressing just before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute lime juice with lemon juice for a slightly different flavor.
- For extra crunch, add toasted pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Salad, Main Course
- Method: Grilling and Assembly
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg
