Zesty Grilled Shrimp & Avocado Salad with Honey Mustard Drizzle!

Zesty Grilled Shrimp & Avocado Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing 🥗🍤🥑

A vibrant, refreshing salad with smoky grilled shrimp, creamy avocado, crisp vegetables, and a tangy honey mustard drizzle.

Ingredients

For the Salad:

• 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined

• 4 cups mixed greens (lettuce, sprouts, arugula, etc.)

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced

• 1 avocado, sliced

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp lemon juice

Shrimp Seasoning:

• 1/2 tsp paprika

• 1/2 tsp garlic powder

• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional for heat)

• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Dressing (Honey Mustard):

• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard

• 1 tbsp honey

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Shrimp

1. In a bowl, toss shrimp with paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper.

2. Heat olive oil in a pan or grill over medium-high heat.

3. Cook shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque. Set aside.

Step 2: Assemble the Salad

1. In a large bowl or two serving plates, lay a bed of mixed greens.

2. Add cherry tomatoes and cucumber slices evenly across the greens.

Step 3: Add Shrimp and Avocado

1. Arrange grilled shrimp on top of the salad.

2. Add fresh slices of avocado.

Step 4: Make the Dressing and Serve

1. In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.

2. Drizzle the honey mustard dressing over the salad.

3. Optional: Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a pinch of sea salt.

Quick Info

• Prep Time: 15 minutes

• Cook Time: 10 minutes

• Total Time: 25 minutes

• Servings: 2

Enjoy this light yet satisfying salad—perfect for lunch, dinner, or a flavorful meal prep option!