Description
The ultimate summer meal for those craving a fresh, protein-packed dish. Featuring smoky, spiced shrimp atop crisp romaine with charred corn, creamy avocado, and savory feta, all tied together with a zesty Greek yogurt citrus dressing.
Ingredients
For the Spiced Shrimp
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled/deveined)
- 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp each salt/pepper
For the Dressing
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lime (juiced), 1 tsp honey
- 1/2 tsp each garlic/chili powder, 1/4 tsp each salt/pepper
For the Salad Base
- 1 head romaine, 1 pint cherry tomatoes, 2 cups corn
- 1/2 red onion, 2 Persian cucumbers, 1 avocado, 1/4 cup feta
Instructions
Marinate: Toss shrimp with oil and spices; let sit 10 mins at room temp.
Grill: Cook shrimp on medium-high for 2 mins per side until opaque and charred. Remove immediately.
Whisk: Combine all dressing ingredients in a large bowl until smooth.
Toss: Add romaine, tomatoes, corn, and onion to the dressing bowl. Toss to coat.
Assemble: Plate the dressed salad and top with warm shrimp, cucumbers, avocado, and feta. Serve immediately.
Notes
Shrimp Timing: To keep shrimp ‘snappy’ and tender, do not exceed 2 minutes per side; overcooking leads to a rubbery texture.
Avoid Soggy Salad: Pat thawed corn completely dry with paper towels to prevent excess moisture from thinning the creamy dressing.
Make-Ahead: Prep the dressing and chop sturdy veggies 24 hours early; grill shrimp and slice avocado just before serving for peak quality.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course / Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American / Mediterranean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large bowl
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 580
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Fiber: 7
- Protein: 32
- Cholesterol: 155
Keywords: grilled shrimp salad, healthy summer recipes, greek yogurt salad dressing, shrimp avocado feta salad, high protein salad