Description
A vibrant, fresh salad with grilled shrimp, crunchy veggies, and a zesty marinade, perfect for summer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups of mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, and romaine)
- 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish
- Optional: 1/4 cup of crumbled feta or goat cheese
- Optional: A sprinkle of sunflower seeds or nuts
- Optional: A dash of hot sauce
Instructions
- Start by marinating the shrimp. In a medium-sized bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Add the shrimp to the bowl, toss to coat, and let it marinate for about 10-15 minutes.
- While the shrimp marinate, prepare the salad base. In a large salad bowl, layer the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, avocado, cucumber, and red onion.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated shrimp. Grill each side for about 2-3 minutes or until they’re pink and opaque.
- After removing the shrimp from the heat, let them cool for a minute while you prepare to assemble the salad.
- Gently place the grilled shrimp on top of your salad. If you’re adding cheese or nuts, now’s the time to sprinkle them on.
- Toss the salad lightly just prior to serving, or plate individual servings and drizzle with additional lime juice or your favorite dressing.
Notes
Consider substituting grilled tofu or chickpeas for a plant-based option. Serve in clear bowls for an elegant presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg