Grilled Shrimp Salad

Bright and fresh, this chopped grilled shrimp salad is the perfect summer entrée. And the whole thing is made on the grill—yes, even the lettuce. It may sound crazy, but this step adds beautiful color and unexpected flavor. It really takes this simple dish to a new level. Succulent grilled shrimp, a super-simple avocado and lime dressing, and a crumble of cotija cheese round out this gorgeous salad.

Ingredients

• 4 romaine hearts
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Kosher salt, to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 3 ears corn
• 1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled
• 2 cups chopped cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup chopped yellow or green bell pepper
• 2 cups chopped English cucumber
• 1 avocado, diced
• 1/2 cup cotija cheese
• For the Avocado Lime Dressing:
• 1 avocado, peeled
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 cup cilantro
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 teaspoon diced jalapeño
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper