This light grilled shrimp salad is packed with spices and vegetables and easy to make even on a weeknight!
But this grilled shrimp salad is one of my go-to light grilled dinners that is always a hit.
This is not your basic side salad.
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A tangy cilantro vinaigrette then ties everything together.
The salad is filling and light at the same time, if that makes sense.
Hello, hearty lunch salad.
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If you use frozen, check that to thaw them slowly in the fridge before peeling and grilling.
After peeling I season them well with chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
A good drizzle of olive oil will help them from sticking to the grill.
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That means they arent huge shrimp, but big enough to not fall apart on the grill.
Drizzle them with oil and season well with salt and pepper.
Once the vegetables are on the grill, dont mess with them too much.
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Let them get charred nicely on one side before flipping.
I wouldnt pre-grill the vegetables or shrimp though since they are best right off the grill.
If you are using gas, turn your burners on medium-high and allow to preheat.
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If you are using charcoal, prepare for direct heat grilling.
Add the lid and shake well to combine all of the ingredients.
The vinaigrette can be made in advance and stored in the fridge.
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Its best served at room temperature.
If you have leftover dressing, it will keep fine in the fridge for a week.
Drizzle the peppers and onions with olive oil.
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Season with a pinch of salt and pepper and using tongs add to your preheated grill.
Grill the vegetables for 4-5 minutes per side until they are well charred and tender.
Using tongs, remove from the grill and let cool.
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Roughly chop the vegetables for the salad.
In a large bowl, add the shrimp.
Drizzle with olive oil and season with chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
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Then skewer the shrimp, dividing them between 4 skewers.
The shrimp are done when they are pink and no longer translucent in the center.
Remove shrimp from grill and serve them as soon as possible.
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Leftover salad ingredients are best stored separately and without dressing.
Shrimp will keep in the fridge for 2-3 days.
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