Blackened Shrimp Salad with Grilled Romaine and Spicy Cilantro Avocado Dressing | Carissa Stanton
Blackened Shrimp Salad with Grilled Romaine and Spicy Cilantro Avocado Dressing
20 mins prepServes 2
This Blackened Shrimp Salad with Grilled Romaine and Spicy Cilantro Avocado Dressing is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that looks fancy but is simple to prepare. Perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal.
1. Prepare grilled romaine: Cut a whole head of romaine lettuce longways. Drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Cook on a hot grill until charred on each side.
2. Prepare spicy cilantro avocado dressing: Blend 1 avocado, 1/2 cup cilantro, 2 green onions, 1 cup Greek yogurt, 2 cloves of garlic, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 small jalapeño (optional), salt & pepper, and 2 tablespoons water (or more depending on desired consistency) until smooth.
3. Prepare shrimp: Coat shrimp in blackened seasoning and lime. Cook in avocado oil until done.
4. Assemble salad: Top the grilled romaine with cherry tomatoes, grilled corn, black beans, feta cheese, and pepitas. Drizzle with the spicy cilantro avocado dressing and serve.
