Name: Blackened Shrimp and Grilled Corn Salad with Avocado Ranch
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil; 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning blend; 6-8 cups chopped romaine lettuce; 3 ears corn, grilled; 3/4 cup grape tomatoes, halved; 3/4 cup thinly sliced seedless cucumber; 1/4 of a large red onion, very thinly sliced; 1 avocado, sliced; Chopped chives, for serving; For the Avocado Ranch Dressing:; 1 avocado, peeled and pitted; 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt; 1/4 cup water; 4 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil; Juice of 1 large lime; 1 clove garlic; 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Description

A fresh and flavorful salad featuring blackened shrimp, sweet grilled corn, and creamy avocado ranch dressing, perfect for summer gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale

1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning blend
6–8 cups chopped romaine lettuce
3 ears corn, grilled
3/4 cup grape tomatoes, halved
3/4 cup thinly sliced seedless cucumber
1/4 of a large red onion, very thinly sliced
1 avocado, sliced
Chopped chives, for serving

For the Avocado Ranch Dressing:
1 avocado, peeled and pitted
1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/4 cup water
4 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
Juice of 1 large lime
1 clove garlic
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

Add the shrimp to a medium bowl. Toss with the Cajun seasoning and oil to coat. Set aside while preparing the salad.
In a large bowl, combine the romaine, grilled corn, grape tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and avocado. Toss gently to mix. Set aside while preparing the avocado ranch.
For the avocado ranch, combine the avocado, Greek yogurt, water, oil, lime juice, garlic, parsley, dill, chives, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust salt if needed.
Preheat a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Once hot, sear the shrimp for 1-2 minutes per side or until they turn opaque and cook through.
Add the shrimp to the salad. Pour in your desired amount of avocado ranch, and toss well to combine. Garnish with chopped chives before serving.

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Store leftover salad in the fridge for about a day, and keep the dressing separate until serving to maintain freshness.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: Grilling and Searing
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 400mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 8g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 175mg

Keywords: salad, shrimp, corn, avocado, summer, grilling