Grilled Shrimp and Avocado Salad
Fresh, vibrant, and bursting with flavor this Grilled Shrimp and Avocado Salad is the ultimate light yet satisfying meal! Succulent, smoky grilled shrimp are paired with creamy avocado, crisp greens, and a zesty citrus dressing for a refreshing bite in every forkful.
Ingredients
- For the Grilled Shrimp
- 250 g large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- For the Salad
- 4 cups mixed greens (spinach, lettuce, arugula, or spring mix)
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- For the Dressing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon finely minced garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Add the shrimp and toss until evenly coated. Let rest for 5 minutes.
- Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Place shrimp on the hot grill and cook 2–3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Arrange mixed greens on a serving plate or bowl.
- Add cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and sliced red onion.
- Slice the avocado and gently place it over the salad.
- Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Place the grilled shrimp on top of the salad.
- Drizzle the dressing and serve immediately.