Cajun Shrimp Chef Salad
Topped with grilled Cajun shrimp, this Cajun Shrimp Chef Salad makes for one heck of a delicious summer meal!
Servings: 2 large salads
Calories: 686kcal
Ingredients
For the Cajun Shrimp
- wooden skewers
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 Tbsp garlic powder
- 1 Tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 Tbsp oregano
- 1 pound 16-20 count shrimp peeled and deveined but with tail still on
For the Salad
- 6 cups Romaine or Bibb lettuce rinsed
- 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 3 medium eggs hard boiled and cut into wedges
- 1 cup croutons
- 2 ounces swiss cheese cut into 2” long matchstick pieces
- 2 ounces pepperjack cheese cut into 2” long matchstick pieces
- ¼ cup green onions finely chopped
- 1 avocado sliced
- ½ cup Newman’s Own Ranch dressing
Instructions
For the Cajun Shrimp
- Soak the wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling.
- In a small bowl, combine all of the spices (salt, garlic powder, paprika, pepper, onion powder, cayenne and oregano). (Note: Feel free to use a prepared Cajun spice mix to save on time here!)
- Preheat grill to medium-high.
- Rinse shrimp and pat dry with paper towels.
- Toss the shrimp in the spice rub until well coated.
- Thread the shrimp onto the skewers; set aside.
- Place skewers on grill; grill for 2-3 minutes per side, or until shrimp are pink in color and fully cooked.
- Remove shrimp from grill and place on prepared salad.
For the Salad
- Wash lettuce and tear into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large bowl.
- Add all remaining ingredients (except for dressing). Toss until well combined. (Tip: Save some of the cheese and eggs to garnish salad once made.)
- Before serving, add dressing and toss until well coated. Top with warm Cajun shrimp and any reserved cheese and eggs from above.
Nutrition
Calories: 686kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 86g | Fat: 99g | Saturated Fat: 29g | Cholesterol: 931mg | Sodium: 3871mg | Potassium: 1651mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 8135IU | Vitamin C: 46.3mg | Calcium: 941mg | Iron: 12mg
