Grilled Shrimp Salad

This Grilled Shrimp Salad is loaded with juicy garlic lime shrimp, crisp mixed greens, creamy avocado, sweet corn, fresh vegetables, quick pickled red onions, and a bright homemade lime vinaigrette. It's a fresh, colorful dinner that's light, satisfying, and perfect for warm-weather meals.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• zest of 1 lime
• 4 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 3/4 teaspoon Morton kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 medium red onion, (thinly sliced)
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/2 teaspoon Morton kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
• 1 garlic clove (smashed)
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1/2 teaspoon Morton kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 6 cups mixed greens, (baby spinach, arugula, and baby kale)
• 1/2 English cucumber (thinly sliced)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 1 ripe avocado (sliced)
• 1/2 cup fresh sweet corn kernels
• pickled red onions
• 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped )
• lime wedges (for serving)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Marinate the shrimp: Pat the shrimp (1 1/2 pounds) dry with paper towels. In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil (3 tablespoons), lime juice (2 tablespoons), lime zest, garlic (4 cloves), cumin (1 teaspoon), smoked paprika (1 teaspoon), red pepper flakes (1/2 teaspoon), salt (3/4 teaspoon), pepper (1/4 teaspoon), and cilantro (1 tablespoon). Add the shrimp and toss until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for 15 to 30 minutes.
2. 2Make the pickled onions: While the shrimp marinates, combine the apple cider vinegar (1/2 cup), honey (1 tablespoon), salt (1/2 teaspoon), peppercorns (1/4 teaspoon), garlic (1 clove), and bay leaf (1) in a small saucepan. Heat just until the honey and salt dissolve. Place the sliced onions in a heatproof jar or bowl and pour the warm pickling liquid over the onions. Let it stand for at least 20 minutes.
3. 3Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil (3 tablespoons), lime juice (1 1/2 tablespoons), Dijon mustard (1 1/2 teaspoons), honey (1 teaspoon), salt (1/2 teaspoon), and pepper (1/4 teaspoon) until smooth and emulsified.
4. 4Assemble the salad: In a large serving bowl or platter, combine the mixed greens (6 cups), cucumber (1/2), tomatoes (1 cup), avocado (1), and corn (1/2 cup). Drizzle with the vinaigrette and toss gently just before serving.
5. 5Grill the shrimp: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Thread the shrimp onto skewers. Grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until opaque and lightly charred.
6. 6Finish and serve: Remove the shrimp from the skewers and arrange over the salad. Top with the pickled onions and remaining cilantro (1 tablespoon). Serve immediately with lime wedges for squeezing over the top.