Description
This recipe for chipotle flavored Grilled Shrimp Salad with Honey Lime Vinaigrette is a healthy salad option packed with loads of nutrition. It’s easy to make and perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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Grilled Shrimp:
- 1 lb. of raw large shrimp, deveined and shells removed
- 1 teaspoon of fresh lime zest
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobe sauce, minced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons of fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 4 tablespoons of olive oil
Honey Lime Vinaigrette:Â
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons of lime zest
- 2Â garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons of honey
- 2 Tablespoons of fresh Cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup of lime juice
- 1/2 cup of olive oil
- salt & pepper
Salad:
- 6 cups chopped green leaf lettuce
- 1 roasted red pepper, diced
- 2 ears of corn, shucked
- 1 15oz. can of low sodium black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/3 cup red onion, sliced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 3/4 cup halved cherry tomatoes
Instructions
- Make Vinaigrette: Add lime zest, garlic cloves, honey, fresh cilantro, red pepper flakes, lime juice, olive oil, and salt & pepper to a bowl. Whisk together all ingredients until emulsified and combined. Set aside.
- In a medium sized bowl, mix lime zest, chipotle pepper in adobe sauce, garlic clove, fresh lime juice, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Whisk to combine.
- Add in prepared shrimp and toss to coat the shrimp with marinade.
- Let shrimp marinade for 30 minutes.
- Heat the grill to medium-high heat. Place shrimp in a grill basket or on skewers and grill for 3-4 minutes or until shrimp is pink. Add corn to the grill as well, and grill for 2-3 minutes per side or until slightly charred.
- Remove from grill, and set aside.
- Slice corn off the cob.
- Assemble the Salad: Add green leaf lettuce, roasted red pepper, corn, black beans, red onion, avocado and grilled shrimp. Drizzle with dressing or serve on the side.
