Italian Grilled Shrimp Salad
Grilled shrimp are tossed with Italian-style dressing, lime juice, chopped red bell peppers, onion, celery, and fresh cilantro for a bright, citrusy salad. Served over crisp romaine lettuce, it makes a refreshing choice for a light lunch, summer dinner, or casual gathering.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Italian Grilled Shrimp Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 50
- Heart Health
- 56
- Metabolic
- 22
- Digestive
- 45
- Inflammatory
- 65
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 2
Grill shrimp until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, about 2 minutes per side. Let cool 10 minutes and transfer to a non-metal bowl.
- 3
Pour Italian dressing and lime juice over cooled shrimp and toss to coat. Add red bell peppers, onion, celery, and cilantro; mix lightly. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- 4
Place lettuce on a serving plate. Top with shrimp mixture and serve.
- Calories 152.56 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 17.03 g Good Source 34%
- Carbohydrate 10.27 g 4%
- Total Fat 5.66 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 0.78 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 122.24 mg High 41%
- Sodium 284.74 mg Moderate 12%
- Dietary Fiber 1.82 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 4.13 g --
- Added Sugars 1.45 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 92.39 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 1.64 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 561.47 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 159.69 mcg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin C 73.46 mg Good Source 82%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Shellfish 🦐
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Italian Grilled Shrimp Salad is an Italian dinner recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Celery, Fresh Cilantro, Italian Dressing, and Lime Juice. Each serving provides about 152.56 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Italian Grilled Shrimp Salad?
- It is an Italian salad recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Italian Grilled Shrimp Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Celery, Fresh Cilantro, Italian Dressing, Lime Juice, Medium Shrimp. The full list of 9 is above.
- What goes well with Italian Grilled Shrimp Salad?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Italian Grilled Shrimp Salad?
- About 25 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 152.56 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Italian Grilled Shrimp Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Italian Grilled Shrimp Salad healthy?
- Italian Grilled Shrimp Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 152.56 calories and 17.03 g of protein, or 34% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 284.74 mg (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Shellfish, Celery and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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