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Summer Grilled Shrimp Salad

When the weather heats up, there's nothing quite like a light and refreshing meal to enjoy on a hot summer day. One dish that perfectly captures the essence of summer is a grilled shrimp salad. This dish combines the smoky flavors of grilled shrimp with crisp, fresh vegetables and a tangy dressing to create a satisfying and delicious meal that is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner.

Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 ¼ teaspoons smokehouse maple seasoning (such as McCormick Grill Mates)

1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice

12 ounces peeled and deveined shrimp

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons honey

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

salt and ground black pepper to taste

4 cups mixed salad greens, or more to taste

½ cup thinly sliced English cucumber

⅓ cup freshly cooked corn

½ cup diced tomato

¼ cup sliced red onion

1 avocado, diced

Directions

Step 1

Combine olive oil, maple seasoning, and lemon juice in a glass bowl. Add shrimp and toss to coat. Refrigerate until ready to grill.

Step 2

Whisk olive oil, honey, lime juice, cilantro, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Set vinaigrette aside.

Step 3

Preheat an indoor or outdoor grill to medium-high heat. Thread the shrimp onto skewers. Grill until shrimp turn pink and opaque, about 2 minutes per side. Remove from skewers and set aside.

Step 4

Place mixed greens in the bottom of a large salad bowl. Lay cucumber, corn, tomato, red onion, and avocado in sections on top of the greens. Pile the grilled shrimp in the center of the salad. Drizzle with the vinaigrette and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

746

Calories

52g

Fat

49g

Carbs

33g

Protein

Complement

The star of this salad is, of course, the grilled shrimp. The shrimp are marinated in a flavorful blend of herbs and spices before being grilled to perfection, giving them a delicious charred flavor that pairs perfectly with the other ingredients in the salad. Alongside the shrimp, the salad is filled with a colorful array of vegetables such as cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and avocado, adding a variety of textures and flavors to the dish. The salad is then topped with a zesty dressing, made with citrus juices and herbs, that brings all the elements of the dish together. Whether enjoyed as a light lunch or a refreshing dinner, a summer grilled shrimp salad is a delightful way to savor the flavors of the season.