Grilled Shrimp Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
A vibrant and invigorating shrimp salad tossed with creamy avocado and tangy lemon vinaigrette, perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 5 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup olive oil (for vinaigrette)
- Salt and pepper to taste (for vinaigrette)
Instructions
- Marinate the shrimp: In a mixing bowl, combine the shrimp, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss until well-coated and let marinate for 15-30 minutes.
- Prepare the grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the shrimp: Once the grill is ready, thread the shrimp onto skewers and grill for 2–3 minutes on each side until opaque and slightly charred.
- Create the lemon vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and 1/4 cup olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble the salad: In a large serving bowl, layer the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, sliced avocado, and red onions. Pour the vinaigrette over and toss gently. Top with the grilled shrimp.
Notes
For a spicy version, add chili powder to the marinade. Serve with toasted seeds or nuts for extra crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: shrimp salad, grilled shrimp, lemon vinaigrette, summer salad, healthy recipe