Avocado & Shrimp Chopped Salad Recipe

Recipe By: Romney Steele

 

“The smoky flavors of grilled shrimp and corn in this healthy chopped salad recipe are a tasty match for the creamy cilantro dressing. ”

Ingredients

• • 5 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
  • 3 tablespoons grapeseed oil or extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon minced shallot
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¾ teaspoon dry mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 pound raw shrimp (21-25 per pound), peeled and deveined
  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons finely grated lime zest
• • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper, plus more to taste
  • 2 ears corn, husked
  • 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • ¾ cup finely chopped red cabbage
  • ¾ cup diced red bell pepper
  • ½ cup diced red onion
  • ½ cup assorted cherry tomatoes, chopped
  • ½ fennel bulb, halved again, thinly sliced
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 2 slices crispy cooked bacon, diced

Directions

• 1 To prepare dressing: Puree the dressing ingredients in a food processor or blender until smooth.
• 2 To prepare shrimp & salad: Preheat grill to medium or heat a grill pan over medium heat.
• 3 Toss shrimp with 2 teaspoons oil, lime zest, salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
• 4 Grill corn, turning occasionally, until slightly charred, 6 to 10 minutes. Grill the shrimp, turning once, until cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes total. Transfer corn and shrimp to a cutting board. Cut the kernels off the cob. Chop the shrimp into bite-size pieces.
• 5 Combine lettuce, cabbage, bell pepper, onion, tomatoes, fennel, avocado and bacon in a large bowl. Add the shrimp, corn and dressing; toss to coat. Season with pepper.