SHRIMP COBB SALAD





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A Shrimp Cobb Salad sounds delicious! Here’s a detailed recipe for you:

Ingredients:

For the Salad:

  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 cups mixed salad greens (lettuce, spinach, arugula, etc.)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup avocado, diced
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 4 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
  • 6 slices cooked and crumbled bacon

For the Dressing:

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions:

For the Shrimp:

  1. Season and Cook:
    • Season the shrimp with salt and black pepper.
    • In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat.
    • Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side or until they are opaque and cooked through. Set aside.

For the Salad:

  1. Prepare Greens:
    • In a large salad bowl, arrange the mixed salad greens as the base.
  2. Assemble:
    • Arrange the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, avocado, feta cheese, sliced hard-boiled eggs, and crumbled bacon on top of the greens. Make it look aesthetically pleasing!

For the Dressing:

  1. Whisk Dressing:
    • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
  2. Drizzle Dressing:
    • Drizzle the dressing over the assembled salad. You can either toss the salad with the dressing or serve it on the side.

Final Touch:

  1. Add Shrimp:
    • Place the cooked shrimp on top of the salad.
  2. Serve:
    • Serve the Shrimp Cobb Salad immediately, offering extra dressing on the side if desired.

Tips:

  • Customize: Feel free to customize the salad with your favorite ingredients, such as croutons, red onion, or different types of cheese.
  • Make-Ahead: Prepare the dressing and cook the shrimp ahead of time for a quicker assembly when you’re ready to serve.
  • Presentation: Arrange the ingredients in rows or sections for a visually appealing presentation.

Enjoy your refreshing and flavorful Shrimp Cobb Salad!