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

Prep Time 15 minutes
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

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