Grilled Shrimp and Asparagus Salad
The ultimate fresh salad, Grilled Shrimp and Asparagus Salad combines juicy shrimp and crisp asparagus with a zesty dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner, this easy recipe will tantalize your taste buds and brighten your table. Make it tonight for a deliciously satisfying meal!
Equipment
- Chef's Knife
- Mixing Bowl
- Wooden Spoon
- Peeler
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup pesto sauce
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1/2 bunch asparagus trimmed
- 5 ounces spring green mix
- 1 large avocado peeled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts
Instructions
- Stir together the pesto sauce and fresh lemon juice in a small bowl to make the dressing. Set aside until ready to use.
- Heat your grill to medium-high and spray with oil.
- Lightly coat shrimp and asparagus with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Place the shrimp and asparagus on the grill (you may need to do so in batches depending on the size of your grill). Grill, flipping once or twice until shrimp is cooked through and asparagus is bright green and soft, but still al dente.
- Transfer shrimp and asparagus to a plate and allow to cool slightly. Chop the asparagus into 2-inch pieces.
- Add the spring greens to a large serving bowl.
- Add the lemon-pesto dressing, grilled shrimp, asparagus, avocado, and pine nuts to the bowl and toss everything together.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Tip: I used a George Foreman for grilling the shrimp and asparagus. If you're using a standard propane grill, skewer the shrimp to prevent them from falling through the grates.