Salad and I have a rocky relationship.
I’m sure you assumed as much, but these days we’ve been disagreeing more than usual.
I don’t think anything can be done to save the relationship either.
But when I make salads like these, they offer a bit of therapy.
It may be a favorite out of all the salads I’ve made.
It’s no secret that my piles of lettuce aren’t exactly veggie-filled.
In my opinion, that’s what makes them better.
Duh.
And you know I can’t have a salad without cheese and bacon.
As well as the token fruit – which in this case was mango and quite possibly the most delicious mango I’ve ever had.
I think I’ve said that before. But only once. This was only my second “perfect” mango.
I wish you could have seen how I attacked it.
I also threw on one of the heirloom tomatoes I bought on Saturday.
It was beautiful and juicy and seedy and vegetabley. If you catch my drift.
Eh, so I may have picked around the one vegetable on the plate. Sue me.
I needed more crunch than just the bacon alone, so I added some toasted tortilla strips. Coupled with the avocado, it was creamy and crispy. And shrimpy.
Grilled Shrimp Salad
serves 1
2 cups lettuce of choice
4 ounces raw peeled and deveined shrimp (or cooked)
1 small tomato, chopped
1/4 avocado, chopped
1/4 mango, chopped
2 slices bacon, fried and crumbled
1 ounce feta cheese
1/2 corn tortilla, cut into strips and toasted
Cut tortillas into strips and set oven to broil. Lay strips on a baking sheet and set under broiler for 2-3 minutes, or until crispy and golden brown. Set aside.
Preheat grill. Season shrimp with salt and pepper, or marinade of choice. Grill shrimp until colors changes to light orange, about 1-2 minutes per side.
Combine all ingredients together and top with dressing of choice.
Why must salads always taste better when someone else makes them?
I need my own personal salad chef. And if they want to make me dessert too, I won’t complain.
I’m Jessica and this is where I share my stuff. You will find a balance of healthy recipes, comfort food and indulgent desserts.
This is my kind of salad. Love the shrimp and fruit combo!
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This is my favorite kind of salad…less veggies, more toppings!
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Its so true that salads taste better when someone else makes them…or in restaurants for that matter!
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This looks so awesome!! Especially with the mango in it!!!!!! :)
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I know, right? I swear restaurants put crack on their salads or something, because they just don’t taste the same at home. Your salad looks incredible, but I would also recommend adding crispy bacon bits. ;-)
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Jessica — August 26th, 2010 @ 3:49 pm
There is bacon!
You know I can’t do salads without it. :)
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sophia — August 26th, 2010 @ 3:57 pm
Wow. I’m such a dumbass. I misread that you can’t live without bacon and cheese, but you used tortilla chips for the crunch. This is what happens when you only get 3 hours of sleep. I think it’s a sign that I need to take a nap. Like, right now. Toodles~
Jessica — August 26th, 2010 @ 4:03 pm
LOL no prob girl, been there, done that! I love ya. :)
I love salads that have such vibrant colors like yours. Mmm, for a non-veggie-lover, you sure make them look appetizing.
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omg mango and feta sounds delicious together! Then combine all the other ingredients?! Salad bliss!
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Well I don’t have a bad relationship with salads buuuut most of mine are as loaded as yours :) Loving the shrimp/feta combo! So summer-y :)
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How could this NOT be good?! Bacon, cheese and that MANGO! Yummers for sure! This is not a salad, this is dessert where I come from! I’m coming over for lunch with this one! I’d be scared if I had all the ingredients in the house right now as I would totally make it! Thanks!
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You have no idea how much I am craving this right now. That shrimp… it looks amazing!! Where on earth did you get it? Wait. I better go back and read everything before I throw out maybe already answered questions.
#doh
Blessings!
Amanda
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This shrimp salad looks delicious as all your other treats! :)
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Lady, salads without 800 toppings just seem…naked. The lettuce gives us an excuse to eat the toppings without someone raising an eyebrow at us.
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what kind of dressing do you think would go best with that? Planning on making it this week.
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Jessica — February 19th, 2012 @ 9:24 am
I’m not the best judge when it comes to salad dressing because I actually dislike most of it and only use vinegar, but I think a citrus dressing may go well?
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You are hilarious! Love it. “it was creamy and crispy. And shrimpy.”
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