Mediterranean Shrimp Salad

Ingredients

• 1 pound shrimp
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 cup celery
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup cucumber
• 0.5 cup red onion
• 1 avocado
• 4 cups lettuce
• 0.25 cup parsley
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. 1In a large bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, minced garlic, sea salt, and black pepper.
2. 2Add shrimp to the bowl and toss to coat. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
3. 3Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill shrimp until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from heat and let cool.
4. 4In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining olive oil and lemon juice to create the dressing.
5. 5In a large salad bowl, combine celery, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, avocado, and mixed greens.
6. 6Add the cooled shrimp to the salad.
7. 7Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
8. 8Garnish with fresh parsley.
9. 9Season with additional sea salt and black pepper to taste.
10. 10Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.