Citrus Grilled Shrimp Salad
Citrus Grilled Shrimp Salad
Marinating shrimp in a pre-made salad dressing is an easy way to a quick and healthy dinner. This bright salad is the perfect weeknight dinner and will be on the table in just 20 minutes.This recipe is courtesy of Newman’s Own. 100% of the profits from the purchase of Newman’s Own products are donated to charity.
Servings
4
Ingredients
- 24 medium or large size peeled and deveined shrimp
- 3/4 cup citrus salad dressing, preferably newman’s own citrus splash dressing, divided
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small zucchini (about 6 ounces), trimmed and grated
- 8 cup mixed baby or spring greens
- 1/4 cup packed basil leaves
- 1/4 cup toasted pignoli nuts
- basil sprigs, for garnish
Directions
- Place shrimp in re-sealable food storage bag.
- Add 1/4 cup citrus dressing; seal and turn several times to coat shrimp. Let marinate 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add cherry tomatoes, cut side down and cook 2 minutes. Turn and continue cooking 1 to 2 minutes, or until softened and charred.
- Spray grill pan with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat.
- Remove shrimp from marinade and cook in batches, if necessary, 3– 4 minutes or until opaque, turning once.
- In large mixing bowl combine cherry tomatoes, zucchini, greens, basil leaves and remaining ½ cup citrus salad dressing. Lightly season with salt and pepper.
- Evenly divide salad mixture among each of 4 serving bowls. Top each bowl with 6 shrimp. Sprinkle each bowl with pignoli nuts and garnish, if desired, with basil sprig.