GRILLED SHRIMP SALAD WITH SWEET TEA VINAIGRETTE

Grilled Shrimp Salad with Sweet Tea Vinaigrette image

Provided by Annacia * @Annacia

Categories Salads

Number Of Ingredients 16

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SALAD:
1 cup(s) coarsely chopped pecans
1 pound(s) peeled, jumbo raw shrimp (1 6/20 count)
1 tablespoon(s) olive oil, light
2 large fresh peaches, cut into 8 wedges each
1 package(s) (6-oz.) mixed baby salad greens
SWEET TEA VINAIGRETTE:
1 cup(s) sweetened tea (to your liking)
2 tablespoon(s) cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon(s) honey or sweetener of choice to taste
1/4 teaspoon(s) dijon mustard or to taste
1 pinch(es) salt
6 tablespoon(s) canola oil
TO FINISH, OPTIONAL:
- salt and pepper to taste
1 cup(s) 1 cup crumbled blue cheese if desired

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Bake pecans in a single layer in a shallow pan 5 to 7 minutes or until lightly toasted and fragrant, stirring halfway through. May be done in advance.
Preheat grill to 350° to 400° (medium-high) heat. Devein shrimp, if not already done, and toss with olive oil. Grill shrimp, covered with grill lid, 2 to 3 minutes on each side or just until shrimp turn pink. Grill peach wedges 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until grill marks appear.
Toss salad greens with Sweet Tea Vinaigrette; season with salt and pepper to taste, and top with grilled shrimp, peaches, blue cheese, and pecans. Serve immediately.