Description
A vibrant salad featuring grilled shrimp in a honey-lime marinade, combined with fresh corn, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and queso fresco.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, cleaned
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 cup corn (grilled or fresh)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup queso fresco, crumbled
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp by tossing them with honey, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.
- Cook the shrimp on a preheated grill or skillet for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Create the salad base by combining corn, cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, and crumbled queso fresco in a large serving bowl.
- Top the salad with the cooked shrimp and gently toss to combine.
- Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and serve immediately.
Notes
For best results, serve immediately; avoid adding avocado until serving to prevent browning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Southwest
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: shrimp salad, summer recipes, healthy salad, grilled shrimp, honey lime