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Grilled Shrimp Salad
This grilled shrimp salad is packed with protein and fiber thanks to quinoa, broccoli, and roasted asparagus. It’s fresh, flavorful, and perfect for a quick, make-ahead lunch or light summer dinner.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
2
Calories:
297 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 12-14 Shrimp grilled
- 2 cups broccoli cut into bite size pieces, raw
- ½ pound asparagus roasted
- ½ cup red cabbage shredded
- ½ cup cucumber sliced
- ½ cup grape tomatoes halved or quartered
- ½ avocado sliced
- ½ cup quinoa cooked and chilled
- 4 cups spring mix
- lemon vinaigrette dressing
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. In a large bowl, fill with half ice and water. Cut up the broccoli while you wait for the water to boil. Carefully, add in broccoli and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. The broccoli will become tender and bright in color. Scoop out broccoli with a slotted spoon quickly and immediately move into the ice water, keeping it in there for for about 30 seconds. Drain in a colander and set aside.
- Follow linked recipe for the roasted asparagus. Set aside.
- Add 2 cups of spring mix to each salad plate/bowl and top with the shrimp, broccoli, asparagus, cabbage, cucumbers, tomato, avocado, and quinoa. Drizzle with lemon dressing and enjoy!
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Notes
- Storage: This salad will stay fresh for about 2–3 days in the fridge if stored properly. The shrimp is best eaten within 1–2 days for optimal flavor and texture.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1/2 recipe
Calories
297kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
149mg
(50%)
Sodium
551mg
(23%)
Potassium
1197mg
(25%)
Fiber
11g
(44%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 297
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/2 recipe | |
| Calories | 297kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 149mg | 50% |
| Sodium | 551mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 1197mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.