Tequila Lime Shrimp Salad – fresh Mexican flavors come together into a nutritious and delicious, colorful salad.
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Cilantro lime dressing: – 1 1/2 cups chopped cilantro – 2 garlic cloves — minced or pressed – Juice from 1 lime — 2-3 tablespoons – 1/2 tsp salt – 1/4 tsp black pepper – 1/3 cup Greek yogurt – 1/3 cup olive oil – *1 tbsp chopped jalapeño — optional, to add extra heat or a pinch of cayenne pepper Tequila lime shrimp: – 1 lb shrimp — any size will work, but cooking time will vary – 1 /2 tsp Salt – 1/2 tsp chili powder – 1/4 tsp Black pepper – 1/8 tsp Cayenne pepper – 1/2 tsp Garlic powder – 1/4 tsp Ground cumin – 1/4 cup tequila – Juice from 1 lime — 2-3 tablespoons – 1 tablespoon olive oil Salad: – 5 cups Mixed greens – 1 cup chopped Tomatoes – 1 cup corn – 6 lime wedges – 1/4 cup red onions
6 servings
25 mins
Place the cilantro, garlic, yogurt, lime juice, salt and pepper, (jalapeño or cayenne pepper) in a blender. Blend until smooth.Slowly, with the blender running on low add the olive oil and blend until incorporated.