Bing-Inspired Citrus Herb Salad with Grilled Shrimp

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-06 · Updated 2026-08-06

A refreshing salad featuring grilled shrimp marinated in citrus and herbs, served over mixed greens with a light vinaigrette. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, olive oil, lemon zest for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 12 pieces large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 5 cups mixed salad greens
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 12 large peeled and deveined shrimp with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp lemon zest, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Toss to coat and marinate for 15 minutes.
2. Step 2: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Thread shrimp onto skewers and grill for 2-3 minutes per side until opaque and grill marks appear.
3. Step 3: In a large salad bowl, toss together 5 cups mixed salad greens, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1 medium thinly sliced cucumber, and 1/4 thinly sliced red onion.
4. Step 4: Whisk 2 tbsp olive oil with 1 tsp honey, a pinch of salt (1/4 tsp), and 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice to make a light vinaigrette.
5. Step 5: Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
6. Step 6: Arrange grilled shrimp on top of the salad and serve immediately.