We’ve replaced chicken with shrimp in this delicious and easy spin on the classic Cobb salad.
This satisfying salad takes just 20 minutes to make, so it’s perfect for weeknight dinners.
But it’s elegant enough to serve to guests.
ThisShrimp Cobb Salad with Dijon Dressingputs a yummy new twist on an old classic.
Herby mixed greens are jeweled with juicy cherry tomatoes, cool cucumber chunks and creamy avocado.
Protein-rich shrimp and hard-boiled eggs complement the salty bacon and dusky blue cheese.
The whole presentation gets dressed in a tangy Dijon mustard vinaigrette.
Keep reading for expert tips, including an easy method for cooking hard-boiled eggs.
Mound salad greens on a platter.
Drizzle with half the dressing and toss to coat.
Decoratively arrange shrimp, tomatoes, cucumber, egg halves, avocado, bacon and blue cheese on top.
Drizzle with the remaining dressing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The ingredients are different.
A traditional Cobb salad is made with chicken, bacon, hard-boiled eggs, avocado, tomatoes and greens.
If you are cooking the shrimp, both fresh or frozen will work.
As a time-saver, pick up a bag that’s marked previously deveined with tails removed.
If you go with fresh, ask the fishmonger how long it’s been sitting on ice.
A Cobb salad is a meal in itself.
But a creamy soup would pair nicely with it, as would some freshly bakedrollsor a good crusty bread.
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