Description
A fresh and vibrant salad combining succulent shrimp with crispy bacon, creamy avocado, and tangy blue cheese, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cups mixed greens (such as romaine, spinach, and arugula)
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper, then grill for 2-3 minutes on each side until they are opaque and cooked through.
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, avocado, cherry tomatoes, bacon, blue cheese, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and lemon juice, then season with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Top with grilled shrimp and serve immediately.
Notes
Serve chilled or at room temperature. For best freshness, keep the dressing separate until ready to eat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg