Description
A refreshing summer salad featuring grilled shrimp, corn, and a vibrant green goddess dressing, perfect for warm weather gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 scallions (roots removed)
- 1 cup fresh parsley leaves
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- ½ cup mayo
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 5 fillets canned anchovies (about ½ ounce)
- ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic
- 1½ teaspoons salt (divided)
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper (divided)
- 4 heads romaine lettuce
- ¼ cup olive oil (divided)
- 3 ears corn (husks removed)
- 1 pound jumbo raw shrimp (peeled, deveined)
- 1 medium avocado
- Green goddess dressing (prepared earlier)
Instructions
- Blend all green goddess ingredients in a food processor until smooth and refrigerate.
- Preheat the grill to high heat, approximately 550°F, and brush grates with olive oil.
- Cut one head of romaine in half lengthwise, brush with olive oil, and grill for 2 minutes until charred. Set aside to cool.
- Cut remaining romaine heads into pieces and place them in a large bowl.
- Brush corn with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and grill for about 8 minutes.
- Toss raw shrimp with 1½ teaspoons salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and 2 tablespoons olive oil, then place on the grill for 2 minutes. Flip and cook for 1 more minute, then remove and set aside to cool.
- After grilling corn, cut off the cob and toss into the bowl with romaine.
- Divide salad mixture among 4 plates and top each with grilled shrimp.
- Cut grilled romaine into halves again and place one piece on each plate.
- Slice avocado and place on each plate.
- Drizzle with green goddess dressing before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider marinating the shrimp before grilling. Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: shrimp salad, summer salad, grilled shrimp, healthy recipe, green goddess dressing