Living in the south, it can get really hot and humid. This means my thermostat is set at 68 degrees, my hair will get frizzy and I eat a lot of salads. I did not grow up on salads. There were 6 of us kids and salad was not a favorite for any of us. This is something I didn’t discover I loved until I was in my late 20’s. I worked in a Mexican restaurant and we served several salads. I tried the Quesadilla salad with steak fajita meat and I was in love! I thought salad was just a bunch of greens and vegetables! With this discovery, came a lot of experimentation. One of my all time favorite salads is a Spicy Shrimp Cobb Salad. I love the mix of the spicy shrimp with the cool greens.

Another reason I love salads is the millions of salad dressings to choose from to add flavor to your salad! I love just about any salad dressing, from spicy to sweet to creamy to chunky! One of my favorite homemade salad dressings is an Avocado Vinaigrette. I have just recently found a love for avocados, so adding them to my salad was a logical progression. The next logical step was to make them into a salad dressing! I love this Avocado Vinaigrette because it has a little kick, is creamy and has that yummy avocado flavor. Oh, and it is easy to make! You just toss a few ingredients into your food processor and you are ready to dress that salad! If I had to choose my top favorite salad, a cobb salad would be at the top. If you think about it, a cobb salad is almost the perfect meal! It is packed full of veggies and protein, is crunchy and has layers of flavor. I love the bite of the feta cheese, the crunch of the bacon and the smooth avocados and hard boiled eggs. The one thing I have found about a cobb salad is it can be a bit mild. To step up the flavor profile, I love to add spicy shrimp. This gives your cobb salad the perfect amount of heat without being overpowering. Waant a refreshing drink that goes perfectly with this Spicy Shrimp Cobb Salad? Try these Lemon Lime Mojitos! One thing I did learn from working in that restaurant was to make sure you clean your lettuce and vegetables before you assemble your salad. You need a good salad spinner that will get rid off all that excess moisture. The last thing you want is a soggy salad, right? With the Ratchet Salad Spinner from Kuhn Riko, you get all that and comfort too. With their ergonomic ratchet handle, you get more spin power without breaking your hand! The easy-access brake buttons allow you to stop spinner in an instant and the Ratchet Salad Spinner doubles as colander and serving bowl. I love that! Less mess and easier clean up! The Ratchet Salad Spinner can be purchased on the Kuhn Rikor website for just $35.

Spicy Shrimp Cobb Salad & Avocado Vinaigrette

 

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Ingredients

• Shrimp:
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon chili flakes
• Pinch of cayenne pepper
• Salad:
• Cooking spray
• 1 Lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 hard-boiled eggs
• 3 cups romaine lettuce coarsely chopped
• 3 cups iceberg lettuce coarsely chopped
• 2 cups grape tomatoes, sliced in half
• 1/2 avocado, diced
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• Avocado Vinaigrette:
• 1 large ripe avocado
• 3/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Shrimp:
2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees: Toss shrimp in olive oil, Cajun seasoning, lemon juice, soy sauce, chili flakes and cayenne pepper. Bake in oven for 5-6 minutes. Set aside
3. Avocado Vinaigrette:
4. Put all ingredients into food processor until well blended. Easy peasy!!
5. Assemble Salad:
6. Line a large plate or platter with lettuce. Starting from the left side, make a row of tomatoes, feta cheese, bacon, shrimp, avocado, eggs

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What are your favorite cobb salad toppings?