Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsDoc Ford's Rum Bar & GrilleQuinoa Shrimp Salad Recipe

Quinoa Shrimp Salad Recipe

Time50m
Serves4

Chef combines jumbo grilled shrimp with vegetable quinoa, marinated in white balsamic passion fruit vinaigrette and served atop a bed of mixed greens with a mango avocado salsa.

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Ingredients

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Quinoa Base

Mixed Greens

Method

Prepare Quinoa

  1. 1

    Cook Quinoa

    In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of quinoa and 2 cups of vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for 15 minutes or until quinoa is fluffy. Remove from heat and let it cool.

  2. 2

    Mix Vegetables

    Once quinoa is cooled, fluff it with a fork. Add diced bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and set aside.

Prepare Shrimp

  1. 3

    Marinate Shrimp

    In a bowl, combine jumbo shrimp, minced garlic, paprika, lemon juice, salt, and olive oil. Toss to coat and let it marinate for 15 minutes.

  2. 4

    Grill Shrimp

    Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill marinated shrimp for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until they are pink and opaque. Remove from heat.

Prepare Vinaigrette

  1. 5

    Whisk Vinaigrette

    In a small bowl, whisk together white balsamic vinegar, passion fruit puree, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Prepare Mango Avocado Salsa

  1. 6

    Combine Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine diced mango, avocado, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Gently toss to combine and set aside.

Assemble Salad

  1. 7

    Layer Ingredients

    On a large plate or bowl, layer mixed salad greens, followed by the vegetable quinoa, grilled shrimp, and top with mango avocado salsa. Drizzle with passion fruit vinaigrette before serving.

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