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Mexican Shrimp Salad

A vibrant Mexican-inspired shrimp salad with fresh vegetables and flavorful seasonings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 16 oz cooked large shrimp (peeled)
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 6 cups romaine lettuce (shredded)
  • 15 oz black beans (rinsed and drained)
  • 1 cup grilled corn kernels
  • 2 tbsp red onion (divided)
  • 2 tbsp cilantro (chopped)
  • 0.5 lime juice of lime
  • 1 seedless cucumber (diced)
  • 2 cups diced tomatoes
  • 1 ripe Hass avocado (diced)
  • 1 cup reduced fat Sargento Mexican Blend shredded cheese

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Rinse shrimp and chop into large chunks. Toss shrimp with a little salt, chipotle chili powder, and fresh lime juice.
  2. Combine drained beans, corn, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt to taste.
  3. In a large bowl, layer the salad ingredients starting with shredded lettuce, followed by bean mixture, cucumbers, tomatoes, avocado, cheese, and cooked shrimp on top.
  4. Serve with your favorite dressing such as avocado buttermilk dressing on the side.

Notes

This colorful salad is perfect for summer gatherings and is easy to customize with your favorite toppings.