CALIFORNIA-STYLE CHOPPED SALAD WITH SHRIMP

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California-Style Chopped Salad with Shrimp image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 24m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 head romaine lettuce, trimmed and halved lengthwise
1 ear corn, husk and silk removed
2 zucchini, halved lengthwise
6 colossal or 12 extra-large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Olive oil, for drizzling
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 head butter lettuce, torn
2 medium tomatoes, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
1 avocado, halved, pitted, peeled and diced
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons agave nectar or honey
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups store-bought tortilla strips (recommended: Mission Restaurant Style)

Steps:

  • For the salad: Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill. In a large bowl add the romaine lettuce, corn, zucchini, and shrimp and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Grill the romaine lettuce, turning occasionally, until crisp-tender and browned in spots, about 2 minutes. Coarsely chop the grilled lettuce and add it to a large salad bowl. Grill the corn and zucchini for 2 minutes on all sides until crisp-tender. Remove the kernels from the corn and add to the salad bowl. Chop the zucchini into 1/2-inch pieces and add to the bowl. Grill the shrimp until the meat is opaque and cooked through, about 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Cool slightly and cut into 1/2-inch pieces. Add the chopped shrimp, butter lettuce, tomatoes, and avocado to the bowl.
  • For the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil and agave nectar until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until all the ingredients are coated. Garnish the salad with tortilla strips and serve.

GAMING RAKIB
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I love the crunch of the vegetables in this salad. It's a great way to get your daily dose of veggies.


Kiwi Gray
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This is a great salad to make ahead of time. It's even better the next day.


Ainis Ainis
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect. It held up well in the heat and everyone loved it.


Osu Tony
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This salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Ansar merani
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover shrimp.


Roshan Jimba
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I love the tangy dressing on this salad. It really brings out the flavors of the other ingredients.


wanyenze janet
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This is my go-to salad recipe for summer. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Muhammad Hakeem
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I'm not a fan of arugula, so I used spinach instead. The salad was still very good.


Young BB Oriyomi
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I made a few changes to the recipe to suit my taste. I used grilled chicken instead of shrimp and I added some avocado. It was delicious!


Syed Atif shah Bukhari
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great. I highly recommend it!


Active Chopz
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This is a great salad to make for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and it's easy to transport.


esther thole
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I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but I loved this salad. The other flavors really balance out the shrimp.


Muzammil Balouch Buzdar
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Jasmine Fratson
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Lx Tonmoy
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad! The shrimp is cooked perfectly and the dressing is light and refreshing. I will definitely make this again.