Name: Salad a Day Contest Winner -- Recipe: Shrimp, Avocado, Bacon Salad with Chipotle Ranch Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 C. prepared ranch dressing; Juice of 1 lime; 2 Tbsp. finely chopped cilantro & cilantro leaves for optional garnish; 1 tsp. chipotle en adobo marinade only; Salt to taste; Freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 Lb. cooked & cleaned shrimp; 1 diced avocado; 1/2 pint baby tomatoes; 1/2 C. chopped green onions; 2/3 C. bacon bits or cooked (chopped bacon); 1 head Bibb lettuce (washed & leaves separated)

Salad a Day Contest Winner -- Recipe: Shrimp, Avocado, Bacon Salad with Chipotle Ranch Dressing

Prep Time

15 mins

Servings: 4 Servings

Ingredients

1 C. prepared ranch dressing
Juice of 1 lime
2 Tbsp. finely chopped cilantro & cilantro leaves for optional garnish
1 tsp. chipotle en adobo marinade only
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 Lb. cooked & cleaned shrimp
1 diced avocado
1/2 pint baby tomatoes
1/2 C. chopped green onions
2/3 C. bacon bits or cooked chopped bacon
1 head Bibb lettuce washed & leaves separated

Directions

In a small bowl, combine ranch dressing, lime juice, chopped cilantro and chipotle en adobo marinade.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
In another small bowl, toss the cooked shrimp with 1/3 C. of chipotle ranch dressing.
Taste and adjust seasoning.
In a large bowl, combine the diced avocado, baby tomatoes, green onions, 1/3 C. bacon, and Bibb lettuce.
Toss with dressing and season to taste.
Place the salad on 4 large plates.
Place the dressed shrimp in the center of the plate.
Top with the remaining bacon.
Garnish with cilantro leaves if desired.
Serve with warm flour tortillas.