A big Cobb Salad topped with Shrimp is the perfect meal for a summer evening! To make this salad with shrimp extra special, we’re adding fresh corn, cajun seasoning, and a delicious homemade balsamic salad dressing. This Shrimp Cobb Salad is a bit different than a traditional Cobb Salad which calls for eggs, avocado, chicken, onion, bacon, and blue cheese. We’re swapping in cajun-seasoned shrimp for the chicken and adjusting the other ingredients to complement that flavor. If you need more big, satisfying salads in your life, make sure you try my Seven Layer Salad, Tex Mex Salad, Shrimp Ceasar Salad and Greek Salad too! Niçoise Salad is like the French version of a Cobb Salad, and you should learn that recipe next!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Ingredients In Shrimp Cobb Salad
This amazing salad is created in three separate parts: shrimp, dressing, and the salad itself. There are quite a few ingredients in this salad, but I promise that the prep work is well worth it! Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Shrimp: Simply seasoned with salt, pepper, and cajun seasoning, the shrimp is pan seared in a skillet with the help of a bit of olive oil. Start with raw shrimp, thawed if it’s been frozen. Remove the peels. You can choose whether to remove the tails or not. Large or Jumbo shrimp is best for this salad.
Easy Cobb Salad Dressing
Balsamic Vinegar: Balsamic vinegar is always delicious, and it goes really well with the other flavors here. Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Every good homemade salad dressing includes some of this. Dijon Mustard: This adds volume to the dressing and assists in emulsifying it. Garlic: Fresh garlic makes this dressing super tasty. Mince it finely before tossing it in. Salt and Pepper: Add as much as tastes good to you!
How To Make A Cobb Salad with Shrimp
Recipe Tips
Make sure the salad bowl is big enough. This salad has a large volume of ingredients, and you want to be able to toss the salad easily before serving it.Cheese for Cobb Salad. While blue cheese crumbles are traditional, I prefer the flavor of feta with shrimp. You can use any type of cheese that you enjoy. For feta and blue cheese, be sure to buy block cheese and crumble it yourself. Try different dressings. Ranch, creamy blue cheese, French, or Italian dressings can all be delicious on a Cobb salad. The dressing in this recipe is a tasty and quick homemade balsamic vinaigrette.
Storing Tips
It’s best to make a cobb salad just before you plan to serve it. Lettuce-based salads with lots of toppings don’t always keep well if made ahead of time. You can chop and prep the lettuce and toppings and keep them in the fridge for a day or two. When you’re ready to eat the salad, cook the shrimp, mix up the dressing, and start from there.
How to Wash and Dry Lettuce
The easiest way to wash and dry lettuce for salads is with a salad spinner! I don’t remember what I did without this thing. I have an inexpensive salad spinner from OXO that does a great job at spinning all of the water off of the leaves. It’s great for greens like spinach and kale too.
What To Serve With Shrimp Cobb Salad
This big salad with shrimp is already a fully balanced meal with veggies, protein, and healthy fats from avocado and olive oil. Add some homemade Olive Garden Breadsticks or some Air Fryer Croutons if you’d like to.
You can also turn Shimp Cobb Salad into a side dish, served in smaller portions with your favorite meals. Try it in the summer with grilled foods like Grilled Veggie Kabobs or Grilled Cornish Hens.
You’re going to love the flavors in this Shrimp Cobb Salad! Consider bringing to the next BBQ you’re invited to. Your friends will love it too.
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