Shrimp, Avocado, Bacon Salad With Chipotle Ranch Dressing Salad

Submitted by gailanng

"This one will absolutely become your new fav. You can sub pan seared scallops."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 cup prepared ranch dressing
• 1 lime, juice of (small)
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
• 1 teaspoon chipotle chile in adobo (use just the sauce)
• salt
• fresh ground black pepper
• 1 lb cooked and cleaned shrimp
• 1 Hass avocado, diced
• 1⁄2 pint grape tomatoes
• 1⁄2 cup chopped green onion
• 2⁄3 cup bacon, cooked and chopped
• 1 head bibb lettuce, washed & leaves separated (can sub another lettuce)
• cilantro leaf, optional garnish
• flour tortilla, warmed (optional)

directions

1. In a small bowl, combine ranch dressing, lime juice, chopped cilantro and chipotle sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
2. In another small bowl, toss the cooked shrimp with 1/3 cup of chipotle ranch dressing. Taste and adjust seasoning.
3. In a large bowl, combine the diced avocado, grape tomatoes, green onions, 1/3 cup bacon and Bibb lettuce.
4. Toss with dressing and season to taste. Place the salad on 4 large plates. Place the dressed shrimp in the center of the plate. Top with the remaining bacon. Garnish with cilantro leaves if desired. Serve with warm flour tortillas.