A light and refreshing dish packed with flavor, combining succulent shrimp with a zesty lime vinaigrette. Perfect for summer days or a quick weeknight meal, this salad is a healthy option that can be enjoyed as a light lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale:
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon chili powder
Salt and pepper to taste
4 cups mixed greens
1 avocado, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cucumber, sliced
¼ red onion, thinly sliced
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon honey
Instructions
In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, chili powder, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
Add the shrimp to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Let them marinate for at least 15 minutes.
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and grill the marinated shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until cooked through.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and cilantro.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey, and season with salt and pepper to make the vinaigrette.
Add the grilled shrimp on top of the salad base, drizzle with the lime vinaigrette, and toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately on individual plates, garnished with extra cilantro if desired.
