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Southwest Shrimp Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing
Fresh and flavorful Southwest Shrimp Salad is made with grilled shrimp, black beans, corn and a zesty Creamy Avocado Dressing. This easy Southwest salad recipe is perfect for a hearty summer dinner.
Ingredients
Instructions
Make the Creamy Avocado Dressing
- Step 1
Add all ingredients except water to a blender or food processor.
- Step 2
Blend until smooth.
- Step 3
To thin the dressing, add water 2 tablespoons at a time until the desired consistency is reached. Set aside.
Grill the shrimp
- Step 4
Preheat grill to 400 degrees F.
- Step 5
In a medium bowl, toss shrimp with olive oil, salt, pepper, chili powder and lime zest until evenly coated.
- Step 6
Thread onto skewers (about 6 shrimp per skewer).
- Step 7
Grill shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until opaque and lightly charred (4 to 6 minutes total).
Assemble the salad
- Step 8
In a large bowl, combine chopped romaine, corn, black beans, tomatoes, green onions, cilantro and cheese (if using).
- Step 9
Add shrimp from the skewers.
- Step 10
Drizzle with about half of the Creamy Avocado Dressing and toss gently to evenly coat. Add more dressing to taste.
- Step 11
Serve immediately.
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