Grilled Mexican Shrimp Salad
Grilled Mexican Shrimp Salad is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that embodies the essence of summer dining. This delightful salad features marinated grilled shrimp paired with fresh vegetables, creamy queso fresco, and zesty lime dressing, making it perfect for picnics, barbecues, or a light weeknight dinner. The smokiness from the ancho chili powder combined with the freshness of herbs creates an irresistible meal that is both nutritious and satisfying. Easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, this salad is ideal for those busy days when you crave something delicious yet wholesome.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 1 lb large raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 1/2 tbsp ancho chili powder
- 2 ears fresh corn
- 6–8 cups green leaf lettuce
- 15 oz can black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 large avocado (chopped)
- 4 oz queso fresco cheese (crumbled)
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the grill over medium heat and oil the grate.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, thyme, ancho chili powder, lime zest, and garlic. Marinate shrimp on skewers with this mixture.
- Grill corn for 14-16 minutes until tender; set aside to cool.
- Increase grill heat to high and cook shrimp skewers for about 1.5 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- In a large bowl, combine salad greens, grilled corn kernels, tomatoes, black beans, avocado, and queso fresco. Top with grilled shrimp before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
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