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GRILLED SHRIMP SALAD

 GRILLED SHRIMP SALAD

GRILLED SHRIMP SALAD


Ingredients


Grilled shrimp:

* 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined

* 1 tablespoon olive oil

* 1 teaspoon chili powder

* ½ teaspoon garlic powder

* ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

* ⅛ teaspoon black pepper


Cilantro vinaigrette:

* 3 tablespoons olive oil

* 1 lime juiced

* ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard

* 2 teaspoons honey

* 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro


Salad:

* 8 cups salad greens can use mixed greens, arugula, baby spinach or Romaine

* 1 mango, diced

* 1 Hass avocado, sliced

* 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved


Instructions:

* Place the shrimp in a large bowl and add the oil and spices. Stir well to evenly coat. If desired, skewer the shrimp on 4 long metal or bamboo skewers.


* Heat a grill or grill pan over medium high heat and brush with oil. Place the shrimp on the grill and cook about 2 minutes on each side until opaque. Remove from grill.


* To make the cilantro vinaigrette, combine the oil, lime juice, mustard, honey, cilantro, and a pinch of salt and black pepper in a jar with a lid. Add the lid and shake well to combine all of the ingredients.


* Place the salad greens, mango, avocado, and tomatoes in a large salad bowl. Top with the grilled shrimp. Drizzle the vinaigrette on top. Serve immediately.