This grilled shrimp salad with sweet and smoky shrimp served on mixed greens with a homemade cilantro vinaigrette is perfect for summer.
Preparation Time
30 mins
Cooking Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Calories
746 Calories
Recipe Instructions
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.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 Avocado, diced
12 ounces peeled and deveined shrimp
4 cups mixed salad greens, or more to taste
0.5 cup diced tomato
0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1.5 teaspoons lemon juice
0.25 cup sliced red onion
2.25 teaspoons smokehouse maple seasoning (such as McCormick® Grill Mates®)