Grilled Corn and Shrimp Summer Salad

This Grilled Corn and Shrimp Salad is my new summer obsession! It always gets rave reviews from everyone who tries it and is the most perfect way to celebrate the arrival of corn season! The combination of the sweet corn, tangy cherry tomatoes, fresh cilantro, citrusy lime and salty feta make this salad a must-try recipe this summer!

Why You’ll love this Grilled Corn & Shrimp Salad

This recipe is perfect for an easy and seasonal weeknight meal, or to take to BBQ, potlucks and picnics.

• It’s filled with protein, making it filling and healthy.

• It travels well so it a great option if you have a BBQ or potluck coming up.

• It can be prepared on the grill or on the stove top.

• You can make this ahead and enjoy it for days.

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Grilled Corn & Shrimp Summer Salad

Ingredients:

• 4 ears of corn

• 2 lbs shrimp, raw, uncooked and deveined

• 1 tsp olive oil

• 4 green onions, sliced

• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved

• 1/2 cup roughly chopped cilantro

• 1 lime, juiced

• 2/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled

• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

• 1/2 tsp salt

• optional : 1 avocado, diced 2 tbsp red onion, diced, 1/2 jalapeño, finely minced

  For the Spice blend

• 1/2 tsp garlic powder

• 1/2 tsp chili powder

• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

• 1 tsp salt

• 1/2 tsp ground pepper

Directions:

1. Begin by combining the shrimp with 1 tbsp olive oil and the spice blend. Toss well to coat.

2. Grill the shrimp on the BBQ (or skillet!) over medium heat. Add the corn at the same time. Grill the shrimp for 3-5 minutes per side. Remove the shrimp from the grill and set aside. Remove the corn from the grill once it has some char marks on it and set it aside while you chop your vegetables.

3. In a large salad bowl, add all of the corn (removed from the ear), cherry tomatoes (halved), cilantro (roughly chopped), green onion (sliced), lime juice, feta (crumbled), 1/4 cup of olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and mix well, then toss in the grilled shrimp.

4. Season as needed with salt & pepper.

5. Enjoy!

This Grilled Corn & Shrimp Salad recipe is a testament to how simple ingredients can come together to create a dish that’s bursting with flavour and perfect for any occasion. You’re going to want to add this Grilled Corn and Shrimp Salad to your summer salad collection!

Storage

This dish is delicious when served immediately but you it stores well in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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