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Grilled Shrimp Summer Salad

Grilled Shrimp Summer Salad: A Refreshing Flavor Escape

Experience the vibrant Grilled Shrimp Summer Salad, a perfect under 500 calorie dish for warm weather.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 head Romaine Lettuce Grilled for smoky flavor.
  • 1 pound Shrimp Fresh, peeled and deveined.
  • 1 cup Corn Fresh, grilled briefly.
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers Any color, sliced.
  • 1 cup Grape Tomatoes Halved.
  • 1 large Cucumber Thinly sliced.
  • 1 avocado Avocado Diced.
For the Honey Mustard Vinaigrette
  • 1/4 cup Honey Maple syrup can be substituted.
  • 2 tablespoons Mustard Dijon preferred.
  • 2 tablespoons White Wine Vinegar Apple cider vinegar is an alternative.
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil Any mild oil works.
Optional Enhancements
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced, optional.
  • 2 tablespoons Parsley Chopped, or use cilantro.

Equipment

  • Grill
  • mixing bowl
  • Serving Platter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Marinade: Whisk together olive oil, parsley, garlic, lemon zest, and seasoning in a bowl. Marinate shrimp for 15 minutes.
  2. Preheat the Grill: Heat grill to medium-high, prepare salad ingredients.
  3. Grill Ingredients: Grill marinated shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side. Then grill romaine and peppers for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Prepare Salad Base: Layer grilled romaine, corn, and bell peppers on a platter.
  5. Finish with Toppings: Layer grilled shrimp, tomatoes, cucumber, and avocado on top.
  6. Make Vinaigrette: Combine honey, mustard, and vinegar in a bowl, whisk in olive oil until emulsified.
  7. Serve Salad: Drizzle vinaigrette over salad just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1saladCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 4000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Assemble salad just before serving for optimal freshness and texture.

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