Grilled Shrimp Salad with Avocado-Cilantro Vinaigrette
This Grilled Shrimp Salad with Avocado-Cilantro Vinaigrette is the perfect summer dish. The light and zesty vinaigrette is bursting with flavor and complements the fresh vegetables and shrimp perfectly.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 3 avocados, diced
- ¼ cup toasted pumpkin seeds
- salt and pepper to taste
For the Avocado-Cilantro Vinaigrette:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine.
- Place the shrimp on the grill and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked shrimp, mixed greens, and avocados. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to combine.
- Sprinkle the toasted pumpkin seeds over the salad and serve.