Here’s a fresh and vibrant recipe for Shrimp Cobb Salad with a zesty lemon dressing. It’s a delightful twist on the classic Cobb salad, perfect for a light and healthy meal.
Shrimp Cobb Salad with Fresh Lemon Dressing
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 1 lb (450g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 6 cups mixed salad greens (such as romaine, iceberg, and spinach)
- 1 avocado, diced
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped
For the Lemon Dressing:
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp:
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the shrimp with salt and black pepper.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until pink and opaque. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Assemble the Salad:
- In a large salad bowl or platter, arrange the mixed salad greens.
- Top with the cooked shrimp, diced avocado, chopped hard-boiled eggs, cherry tomatoes, red onion, crumbled blue cheese (if using), and crumbled bacon (if using).
- Sprinkle with chopped fresh chives.
- Prepare the Lemon Dressing:
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the fresh lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Dress the Salad:
- Drizzle the lemon dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to combine, or serve the dressing on the side.
Enjoy your Shrimp Cobb Salad with Fresh Lemon Dressing! It’s a refreshing and satisfying meal that’s perfect for any time of the year.
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