Chipotle Ranch Salad with Shrimp
Chipotle Ranch Salad with Shrimp is a quick and tasty main dish salad. I make this salad by tossing the shrimp with spices and then grilling them on a grill pan. Then, I make a delicious Chipotle Ranch Dressing. Next, I toss together Spring greens, avocado, tomatoes, radishes, cucumbers, and red onions. Finally, I place the shrimp on top of the vegetables and serve them with the dressing. Sometimes, I serve this without the shrimp as a side salad. This dressing is so delicious; it’s definitely one of our favorites!
The Equipment I Used
- A Grill Pan- I used a non-stick grill pan to cook my shrimp.
- A Food Processor- You’ll need this for making the Chipotle Ranch Dressing.
- A Salad Spinner- This is the best way to get your salad greens perfectly dry.
The Ingredients You’ll Need for Chipotle Ranch Salad with Shrimp
- Shrimp- My favorite shrimp are Gulf shrimp. I find they have the best flavor.
- Mayonnaise- I like the Hellman’s brand. Be sure to use full fat mayonnaise.
- Buttermilk- Try and find whole milk buttermilk. It adds so much rich flavor.
- Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce- These come in a can, and can be find in the Hispanic section of the supermarket.
How I Made my Salad with Chili Shrimp
- First, I seasoned my shrimp and grilled them on a grill pan. It’s important to make sure your shrimp are cooked all the way through.
- Next, I made the Chipotle Ranch Dressing. This was super easy because the food processor did all the work.
- Then, I put all my veggies in a big bowl and topped them with the chili shrimp.
- Finally, I topped the vegetables with the shrimp. I served the dressing on the side.
We all really love this Chipotle Ranch Salad with Shrimp. It’s a super main dish salad, and can easily be made ahead of time.
Chipotle Ranch Salad with Shrimp
Spring Greens topped with chili shrimp, avocado, tomatoes, red onion, radishes, and cucumbers – all topped with a creamy chipotle ranch dressing.
Equipment
- Food processor
Ingredients
- 1 pound large Gulf Shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- ½ tsp. kosher salt
- 4 cups Spring mix lettuce
- 1 sliced avocado
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup sliced cucumbers
- 4 sliced radishes
- ½ cup sliced red onions
For the Chipotle Ranch Dressing:
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup whole milk buttermilk
- 1 tbsp. chopped red onion
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
- 1 tbsp. chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
Instructions
- Heat a grill pan on high heat and brush it with the oil. Meanwhile, toss the shrimp in a bowl with the chili powder and salt. Grill the shrimp on both sides, until they're cooked through, for about five minutes. Remove to a plate and chill.
- Next, make the chipotle ranch dressing. Simply combine all the ingredients in a food processor until everything is combined.
- In a large bowl toss together all the vegetables. Top with the shrimp and serve, with the dressing on the side.
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