Sunshine in a Bowl: My Summer Citrus Shrimp Salad + Riesling Pairing You Have to Try

If summer had a flavor, I’m convinced it would taste just like this: juicy grilled shrimp, sun-ripened peaches, tangy citrus vinaigrette, and a glass of crisp, refreshing Clean Slate Riesling in hand. ☀️🍑🍤

This dreamy combo came together on a warm afternoon when I was craving something fresh, flavorful, and a little fancy—but still easy enough to toss together without heating up the whole kitchen. Enter: my Summer Citrus Salad with Grilled Shrimp + the Clean Slate Riesling, which just so happens to pair like magic with citrusy, sweet-leaning dishes.

Watch My Reel Below:

🥗 Summer Citrus Shrimp Salad Recipe

What You’ll Need:

Salad:

• Mixed greens (I love a spring mix or arugula-spinach combo)

• Grilled Shrimp (seasoned simply with salt, pepper, garlic, and butter)

• Sliced avocado

• Corn (grilled if you’ve got the time, canned in a pinch)

• Diced tomatoes

• Diced red onion

• Fresh orange and peach slices

• Crumbled feta

Citrus Vinaigrette:

• ½ cup olive oil

• 2–3 tbsp honey

• 1–1½ tbsp Dijon mustard

• 1 tsp lemon zest

• 1 tsp orange zest

• ¼ cup lemon juice

• 2–3 tbsp rice wine vinegar

• 5–6 fresh mint leaves, finely chopped

• Salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste

How to Make It:

1. Whisk together all the dressing ingredients until emulsified and dreamy.

2. Grill your shrimp (or sauté them) with a touch of butter, garlic, and salt and pepper.

3. Toss your greens with corn, tomatoes, onion, and fruit.

4. Top with shrimp, avocado, and a generous crumble of feta.

5. Drizzle with citrus vinaigrette and enjoy immediately—ideally outside, barefoot, with that Clean Slate Riesling in hand. 😉

🥂 Why It Works with Clean Slate Riesling

This Riesling is light, perfectly balanced, and just sweet enough to complement the peaches and vinaigrette, while its acidity cuts through the richness of the shrimp and feta like a dream. Basically, it’s chef’s kiss in a bottle.

Will You Try It?

This salad has officially made it into my summer go-to rotation, and I have a feeling the Clean Slate Riesling will be tagging along all season long. Whether you're entertaining or just treating yourself to a solo patio lunch, this pairing feels like summer bottled up and plated beautifully.

✨ Will you be trying this citrusy combo? Tag me if you do—I’d love to see how yours turns out!

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