Zesty Grilled Shrimp, Bread and Sweet Peach Salad with Avocado Vinaigrette
The best bright, colorful, and fresh summer salad, full of grilled shrimp, corn, peaches, and tomatoes and finished with a creamy avocado vinaigrette. All made in under 30 minutes, and all done on the grill. This is quickly going to become your new summer staple salad recipe.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 605kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon honey
- zest of 1 lemon and 1 lime
- kosher salt and pepper
- 4 thick slices ciabatta bread
- 6 cups mixed greens spinach or arugula
- 1 peach, thinly sliced
- 2 ears, grilled corn, kernels removed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved if large
Avocado Vinaigrette
- 1 avocado, halved and pitted
- 1 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 jalapeño, halved and seeded, if desired
- juice of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 pinch of kosher salt
Instructions
- 1. In a medium bowl, combine the shrimp, olive oil, chili powder, paprika, honey, lemon zest, lime zest, and a pinch each of salt and pepper 2. Preheat an outdoor grill or grill pan to high. Thread the 4-5 shrimp on skewers and grill each skewer for 2 minutes per side or until the shrimp is cooked through.3. Meanwhile, rub the ciabatta bread with olive oil and grill for 2-3 minutes per side or until toasted and lightly charred on the outside. 4. To assemble, arrange the salad greens in a large bowl and top with peaches, corn, and tomatoes. Slide the shrimp off the skewers and add to the salad. Tear the ciabatta bread over the salad. Serve the vinaigrette drizzled over top (recipe follows). Enjoy!
Avocado Vinaigrette
- 1. Combine all ingredients in a blender, add 1/4 cup water and blend until smooth, adding more water if needed to thin the vinaigrette.
Nutrition
Calories: 605kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 381mg | Sodium: 669mg | Potassium: 517mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 3690IU | Vitamin C: 33.6mg | Calcium: 260mg | Iron: 4.8mg