Honey-Lime Grilled Shrimp Salad with Avocado and Jalapeño Vinaigrette

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-02 · Updated 2026-07-02

Bright grilled shrimp glazed with honey and lime, served atop a bed of mixed greens with creamy avocado and a zesty jalapeño vinaigrette. This Mexican-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 26 minutes, pairs large shrimp, honey, fresh lime juice into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. 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

• 1 lb, peeled and deveined large shrimp
• 2 tbsp honey
• 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small, seeded and chopped jalapeño pepper
• 5 cups mixed salad greens
• 1 medium, diced ripe avocado
• 1, minced garlic clove
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp honey, 3 tbsp fresh lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 small chopped seeded jalapeño pepper, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to make the vinaigrette.
2. Step 2: Reserve 3 tbsp of this vinaigrette and toss 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp in the remaining dressing. Let marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature.
3. Step 3: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (around 400°F). Thread shrimp onto skewers and grill for 2-3 minutes per side until shrimp are opaque and have grill marks.
4. Step 4: In a large bowl, toss 5 cups mixed salad greens with the reserved 3 tbsp vinaigrette. Divide greens onto four plates.
5. Step 5: Top each plate of greens with grilled shrimp and 1/4 of a diced ripe avocado. Serve immediately for a refreshing and balanced salad.