GRILLED SHRIMP, CORN AND BLACK BEAN TOSTADA SALAD

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Categories     Salad     Bean     Onion     Tomato     Vegetable     High Fiber     Shrimp     Corn     Summer     Cilantro     Lettuce     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

For dressing
5 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3/4 cup olive oil
6 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 1/2 tablespoons minced, seeded jalepeño chili (preferably red)
1 tablspoon ground cumin
For salad
3 cups chopped seeded tomatoes
1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed, drained
1 cup chopped green onions
3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3/4 cup chopped red onion
6 cups shredded iceberg lettuce (about 1 head)
2 ears corn, husked
24 large shrimp (about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled (tails left intact, deveined
24 large tortilla chips
Additional chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Steps:

  • Make Dressing:
  • Place lime juice in medium bowl. Gradually whisk in olive oil. Mix in cilantro, jalepeño, and cumin. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Make Salad:
  • Combine tomatoes, beans, green onions, 3/4 cup cilantro and red onion in large bowl. (Dressing and salad can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover dressing and let stand at room temperature. Cover salad and refrigerate.)
  • Prepare berbeque (medium-high heat). Mix lettuce into salad. Pour 1/4 cup dressing into small bowl. Reserve remainder for salad. Brush corn with dressing from small bowl. Grill corn unril beginning to brown, turning often, about 5 minutes. Brush shrimp with dressing from small bowl and grill until opaque in center, turning occasionally, about 5 minutes.
  • Cut kernels from corn and add to salad. Toss salad with enough dressing to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Top with shrimp. Garnish with tortilla chips and additional cilantro, if desired.

hamzeh hoseinpoor
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The dressing was a bit too tangy for my taste.


cynthia shongwe
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This salad is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


samiullah Sumir
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I used canned black beans instead of dried beans and it worked out great.


Noor Jutti
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I added some chopped red onion and cilantro to the salad for extra flavor.


Sita Khanal
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover grilled shrimp and corn.


Jesiah Miller
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I grilled the shrimp and corn ahead of time and assembled the salad the next day. It was just as good as when I made it fresh.


Diesel Turner
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This salad is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love that I can use frozen corn and shrimp, so it's a great option for a quick weeknight meal.


Leaviah Jones
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dressing is especially good and adds a lot of flavor to the salad.


Denzel Mandigo
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This salad is the perfect summer meal. It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor. I especially love the combination of grilled shrimp, corn, and black beans.


Isaia Cox
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I love this salad because it's so versatile. I can add or remove ingredients to suit my taste, and it always turns out delicious. I also appreciate that it's a relatively healthy dish, so I can feel good about eating it.


Mohamed EH
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This salad was a hit at my summer cookout! The grilled shrimp and corn were perfectly cooked and flavorful, and the black beans and avocado added a nice touch of creaminess and texture. The dressing was light and tangy, and it really brought all the